Renowned Israeli author, writer, and columnist for Ynet's sister outlet Yedioth Ahronoth Meir Shalev passed away Tuesday at the age of 74.
Shalev lost a prolonged battle with cancer. A Magen David Adom team arrived at his home and pronounced his death.
He had worked as a journalist, publicist, and columnist for Yedioth Ahronoth for 35 years until his last days. Above all, he was a highly respected and successful writer, responsible for some of the most prominent works in Israeli literature over the past few decades.