Renowned Pakistan-born Canadian columnist, author and television personality Tarek Fatah died today on April 24, 2023 at the age of 73. The author, based in Canada died after a prolonged battle with cancer. The news of his demise was shared by his daughter, Natasha Fatah.

Taking to Twitter, she announced the sad news of Fatah’s death. Fatah was known for his progressive views on Islam and his fiery stance on Pakistan. He often expressed his support to Hinduism and the BJP-led NDA government in India.

Lion of Punjab.
Son of Hindustan.
Lover of Canada.
Speaker of truth.
Fighter for justice.
Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed.@TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him.

Will you join us?

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— Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) April 24, 2023

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Born in Pakistan in 1949, Fatah migrated to Canada in the early 1980s.

(Source: Twitter)