Adília Lopes, known as Maria José da Silva Viana Fidalgo de Oliveira, has passed away at the age of 64 in Hospital São José, Lisbon. The news was confirmed by the newspaper Público. Lopes was hospitalized when she died.
Born in 1960, she made her literary debut in 1985 with the book Um Jogo Bastante Perigoso, and throughout her career, she published 36 books. Lopes held a degree in Portuguese and French Literature and Linguistics from the University of Lisbon, where she also specialized in Documentary Sciences.
Her literary contributions include notable titles such as O Poeta de Pondichéry, Manhã, Bandolim, Estar em Casa, Dias e Dias, and Choupos. In 2024, she compiled her works in a collection titled Dobra, which features unpublished poems.
Beyond her poetry, Lopes played a significant role in organizing the archives of prominent Portuguese literary figures, including Fernando Pessoa, Vitorino Nemésio, and José Blanc de Portugal.
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