Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, and politician. Some of his works have been made into films, including Porte Aperte, Cadaveri Eccellenti, Todo Modo and Il giorno della civetta. Wikipedia
Born: January 8, 1921, Racalmuto, Italy
Died: November 20, 1989 (age 68 years), Palermo, Italy
Spouse: Maria Andronico (m. 1944–1989)
Descendants: Laura Sciascia and Anna Maria Sciascia
Awards: Bagutta Prize
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