Poet Ashraf Veysalli dies at 88

Poet Ashraf Veysalli dies at 88. The member of Azerbaijan Writers' Union passed away, leaving a deep sorrow in the literary world.

ByHarper Clark- Senior Editor

2026-06-05 09:33|Last updated: 2026-06-05 09:36

Poet Ashraf Veysalli dies at 88 — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Azerbaijani literature has suffered a great loss. Poet Ashraf Veysalli has passed away at the age of 88.

According to Oxu.Az, he died after a long illness.

Veysalli was a member of the Azerbaijan Writers' Union and leaves behind a rich creative legacy.

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