Many Canadians are mourning the death of Nobel laureate, Holocaust survivor, and author Elie Wiesel.
On social media, prominent Canadian politicians paid tribute to Wiesel, who was an advocate for victims of violence and oppression.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “Elie Wiesel spent his life in service to humanity, keeping the memory of the Holocaust’s horror alive. It is for us all to carry this torch.”
Former prime minister Stephen Harper said he was “profoundly saddened” to hear that Wiesel died at the age of 87.
Harper said the world has lost a brilliant voice for “human dignity.”
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The Romanian-born Wiesel is best known for his first book “Night” which told the story of his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz.
His death was announced Saturday but no further details were immediately available.
With files from The Associated Press
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