Louise Glück, a celebrated poet and recipient of the Nobel Prize, passes away at the age of 80.

Louise Glück, a renowned American poet and Nobel laureate in literature, has passed away at the age of 80. She made history by becoming the first American poet to receive the Nobel Prize since TS Eliot over seven decades ago. Glück's poems often explored themes of trauma and disillusionment, with her most famous work, "Mock Orange," questioning the meaning of love and sex. Her publishers confirmed her death on Friday, and her longtime editor, Jonathan Galassi, described her poetry as giving voice to our longing for knowledge and connection in an uncertain world. Glück, a former US poet laureate, held prestigious positions at Yale University and Stanford University, where she shared her passion for poetry. Her numerous accolades include the Pulitzer Prize in 1993 for her collection "The Wild Iris," which delved into themes of suffering, death, and rebirth. She drew inspiration from Greek mythology and its tragic characters, often exploring the themes of betrayal and loss. Despite a difficult childhood and personal challenges, Glück's writing left an indelible mark on the literary world. Her concise and poignant poems, often less than a page long, provided powerful insights into the human experience. She will be remembered as a poet who captured the essence of our existence with austere beauty.