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Paul William ROBERTS

Paul William ROBERTS obituary, Toronto, ON

Paul ROBERTS Obituary

PAUL WILLIAM ROBERTS Paul William Roberts was felled by a sudden brain haemorrhage, he passed away during the night of May 17, 2019. Roberts was a writer of fiction (Palace of Fears, Homeland) and of several non-fiction books (Empire of the Soul, Journey of the Magi). He was also a literary journalist and a war correspondent, as well as a TV producer for BBC, Citytv and TVO. His coverage of the two Iraq wars for Harper's magazine was expanded into his book A War Against Truth, which won the PEN Canada/Paul Kidd award (2005) for courage in journalism. Born in Wales in 1950, he studied at Oxford, and taught in India, before moving to Toronto, Canada, and working as a journalist and a television producer. He is survived in Quebec by his wife, Kara Williams, and in England by his mother, Constance Wilson, and his brother, David Wilson, and by his children, Elijah and Arabella. A memorial shall be held at his home in Val-des-Lacs, Quebec, on June 15th. (tel. no: 819 321 0188), and a Toronto memorial announcement will be forthcoming.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 8 to Jun. 12, 2019.

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Margo

September 3, 2024

I have SO enjoyed Paul´s books over the years. Have re-read them more than twice sometimes. Such sublime wit and such an understanding of history, of people and the conditions of survival, life and death. I miss his great talent of shining the light on truths and TRUTH. He must´ve been a joy to know and have as a friend or relative in person. Condolences to those who loved him.

Robert E

February 27, 2023

I knew Paul as a professor at York University (Toronto) in the 1980's and only learned of his passing today. The clarity of his teaching and his writing were admirable. His advice, guidance and pragmatic approach were invaluable.

Patricia K. McCarthy

January 20, 2022

I am feeling profoundly sad because I only just learned this morning that Paul had passed away in 2019. He was and still remains to this day my favourite author. I've ready all of his works multiple times each. The really good die far too young.

jerry tutunjian

May 10, 2020

Paul was an honest and brave man who could write like an angel--fiction and non-fiction. He provided a platform for the voiceless.

Brian Moreau

November 2, 2019

What a great writer! One could only wish to be so articulate, so funny , so intelligent and so on the 'right side of history". Paul's book 'A War Against Truth' is absolutely brilliant. A masterpiece. Noam Chomsky describes it as "impossible to put down"....I concur. His death is a real loss for us all. I will remember him fondly! Love to his family.

June 10, 2019

His books were an inspiration to me, especially, Empire of the Soul, which opened up a spiritual quest for me. I loved his email blogs and will miss his brilliant mind. Love to his family and close friends. Deborah Goouch

Cynthia Hum

June 8, 2019

My sincere condolences Kara

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