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André Vanasse

Canadian writer (1942–2026) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

André Vanasse (March 6, 1942 – February 26, 2026) was a Canadian writer. A member of the Académie des lettres du Québec, he was nominated for a Governor General's Award in the category French-language children's literature for the novel Des Millions pour une chanson.[1]

Born(1942-03-06)March 6, 1942
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedFebruary 26, 2026(2026-02-26) (aged 83)
OccupationWriter
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André Vanasse
Vanasse in 2012
Born(1942-03-06)March 6, 1942
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedFebruary 26, 2026(2026-02-26) (aged 83)
EducationUniversity of Vincennes in Saint-Denis
OccupationWriter
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In 2017, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his recognition in promoting Quebec literature for over fifty years.[2][3]

Vanasse died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on February 26, 2026, at the age of 83.[4][5]

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