On April 24, 2023, at the age of 73, following a long battle with cancer, well-known journalist and television personality Tarek Fatah of Pakistani-Canadian descent passed dead.
On Twitter, Natasha Fatah, who is his daughter, verified the news and called him the “Lion of Punjab,” “Son of Hindustan,” and “Lover of Canada.”
On November 20, 1949, Fatah was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and later immigrated to Canada. His works include “Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State” and “The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Semitism.” He has worked as a political activist, writer, and television host.
Fatah was recognized for his liberal interpretations of Islam and his frankness about Pakistan. His self-descriptions were “Indian born in Pakistan” and “Punjabi born into Islam.”
People from all around the world posted tributes and condolences on social media in the wake of his passing. Numerous of them admired his fortitude and discernment, and a few of them referred to him as a mentor and friend.
In contrast to actor Ranvir Shorey, who called Fatah “one of the bravest & wisest people” he had ever known, one Twitter user stated that Fatah was “too hard to process” and that they would meet again. Additionally, Shorey sent his sympathies to Fatah’s family as well as to all of his many fans worldwide.