OtherGarcía Márquez Has DementiaLisa DusenberyJuly 9, 2012 The New York Times shares some sad news: Gabriel García Márquez has dementia, according to his brother Jaime. “He is no longer writing and is simply living this stage of life in peace… He reads every day and is with his family.” Share Tweet Share Lisa Dusenbery Lisa Dusenbery is the former managing editor of The Rumpus. You May Also Like Read Rumpus Events March Spotlight: Letters in the Mail The RumpusFebruary 21, 2025 Read What to Read When What to Read When Walking Through a Graveyard Emilio CarreroFebruary 14, 2025 Read What to Read When What to Read When You Need to Blaze a New Trail Betty ShamiehJanuary 24, 2025 Read Rumpus Events February Spotlight: Letters in the Mail The RumpusJanuary 24, 2025