

Basque writer, sociologist, journalist, and bibliographer
Joan Mari Torrealdai (* 24. November 1942 in Forua; † 31. July 2020 in Usurbil) was a basque writer, sociologist, journalist, and bibliographer. He was 77 years old. His education included Catholic University of Toulouse, Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of the Basque Country and University of Deusto. His awards include Manuel Lekuona Award, Gipuzkoako Urrezko Domina and Lauaxeta Award. His cause of death was cancer.