Paul Goma

Paul Goma (; October 2, 1935 – March 25, 2020) was a Romanian-Moldovan writer and political critic. He was known for his activities as a dissident and leading opponent of the communist regime before 1989. After 2000, Goma has expressed opinions on World War II, the Holocaust in Romania and the Jews, claims which have led to widespread criticism for antisemitism.Gabriel Andreescu, in  "Goma şi tema antisemitismului" , Ziua, February 17, 2005

On March 18, 2020, Goma was hospitalized in Paris after being infected with COVID-19. He died on March 25, 2020 from the infection, aged 84.Scriitorul Paul Goma, ucis de coronavirus. Disidentul a murit într-un spital din Paris 

Honours
 "Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (France), 1986
 Writers' Union of Moldova's Prize for Prose, March, 1992.
 Writers' Union of Romania's Prize for Prose, May 25, 1992.
 "Honorary Citizen" by the Municipal Council of Timişoara, January 30, 2007.

References

Other websites
  Paul Goma's site with downloadable recent writings 

Category:1935 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in Paris
Category:Romanian activists
Category:Political writers
Category:Moldovan writers
Category:European novelists
Category:Romanian essayists
Category:Anti-communists