92 years old (Born on April 13, 1932)
Today we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring spirit of Orlando Letelier! Economist extraordinaire, fearless cabinet member for President Salvador Allende, you handled Chilean finances with admirable wit. Seriously—balancing a nation's economy amid political upheaval deserves more applause than blowing out birthday candles in one breath!Your courage traveled across continents; even exile couldn't dim your humor or commitment to democracy and justice. In Washington D.C., your passionate advocacy shone brighter than any candle on this cake—and no pesky assassin's efforts could extinguish that legacy.
Happy Birthday, Orlando—you proved truth can be funnier (and certainly much braver) than fiction!
Orlando Letelier's Best Moments
