Israeli Journalist Adva Dadon Mourns Death of Author Yehuda Atlas
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Israeli journalist Adva Dadon posted a heartfelt farewell on Instagram following the death of author and journalist Yehuda Atlas at 87. Dadon shared that she and Atlas had corresponded just weeks prior, expressing sadness over their interrupted plans.
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- Author and journalist Yehuda Atlas died at age 87.
- Journalist Adva Dadon shared her grief on Instagram.
- Dadon revealed recent personal correspondence with Atlas.
- Atlas was known for his children's book series.
- His death prompted widespread mourning in Israel.
Author and journalist Yehuda Atlas passed away at the age of 87. Following the news, Israeli journalist Adva Dadon shared a farewell message on her Instagram account, expressing her grief to her followers.
Dadon posted a picture of Atlas on her Instagram story with a broken heart emoji, revealing that they had been in personal contact until recently. She wrote, "Yehuda Atlas. Just a few weeks ago we were corresponding, we arranged to meet with Ilan, I wished you a happy holiday, and now this news." Dadon expressed sadness over their interrupted shared plans, concluding, "How sad, that this will no longer happen. Rest in peace, Yuda."
Yehuda Atlas, a recipient of the Ze'ev Prize for Children and Youth Literature, published dozens of books, studies, and translations during his lifetime. His most famous work, the series "And This Child Is Me," was published in 1977 and became a staple of Israeli literature.
Atlas's death prompted many expressions of mourning from figures in Israeli media, culture, and literature. Dadon's words join a series of eulogies honoring his work, creativity, and the personal relationships he nurtured over the years.
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