Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare, aged 88, passed away in Tirana after being rushed to the hospital, where he died of a heart attack. Kadare, often considered for the Nobel Literature Prize, gained fame for works like 'The General of the Dead Army,' portraying life under Albania's communist regime. Despite accusations of enjoying privilege under dictator Enver Hoxha, Kadare fled to France in 1990, returning later and receiving honors, with over 80 works translated into 45 languages.