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Bree O'Mara Obituary
In a statement on its website, South African publisher 30 Degrees South said Bree O'Mara, who lived in the eastern city of Durban, had been flying to London to sign a British publishing deal for her second novel.
A Dutch boy was the only survivor of Wednesday's crash in the Libyan capital that killed 103 people.
The Johannesburg daily The Citizen and 30 Degrees South co-sponsor a contest for unpublished writers that O'Mara won in 2007 for "Home Affairs", her first novel. South African readers vote for the winner based on synopses of unpublished work.
O'Mara, 42, also held Irish citizenship.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Mjomba James
August 21, 2025
She was the most amazing woman I ever met in my life ❤
Mjomba James
August 21, 2025
I loved you much, spending time with you in Tanzania. When I die I hope to see you in the afterlife.
Mjomba James
May 24, 2025
Shangazi, I love you and still miss you after all these years.
Mjomba
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Jabu Nkabinde
January 14, 2011
I just happened to go to the libray and got the copy of Home Affairs. Sad to know that the writer Bree O'Mara died so tragically. South Africa lost one of the finest writers!
James S
June 23, 2010
Bree was an angel who celebrated life, and brought joy to all. I treasure the time I was able to spend with her.
June 2, 2010
Isaiah 25:8
kumar
May 18, 2010
may god protect her always.
nilda fres
May 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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