Lexington, Kentucky – Wendell Berry, the acclaimed novelist, poet, and farmer‑activist whose work championed agrarian values and ecological stewardship, passed away on August 28, 2026, at his home in Port Royal. He was 92. Berry’s prolific career spanned more than six decades, producing such classics as *The Unsettling of America* and the *Hannah Coulter* series. Colleagues and readers worldwide mourned his loss, highlighting his influence on the modern environmental movement and his relentless advocacy for sustainable agriculture. A memorial service is scheduled for September 5 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts.
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