Английская Википедия:Auðunn Gestsson

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Auðunn Gestsson (27 February 1938 – 21 November 2020) was an Icelandic newspaper salesman, poet and a painter.[1][2][3] Born with Down syndrome, he was the oldest living person in Iceland with the syndrome at the time of his death.[4][5]

Early life and career

Auðunn was born in Flatey, Breiðafjörður, Iceland, one of seven siblings.[6] His mother died when he was seven years old, resulting in him being raised by his sister Gerður Gestsdóttir.[1]

Auðunn started as a newspaper salesman around 1970 and quickly became a well known figure and fixture in downtown Reykjavík.[7][8]

In 2013 he published the poetry book Ljóðin mín.[9][10]

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