French writer Max Gallo dies at 85

Baku. 20 July. REPORT.AZ/ French writer, historian and politician Max Gallo has died at age of 85, Report informs referring to Le Figaro.

According to newspaper, Gallo suffered from Parkinson's disease.

Throughout his life, the writer published more than 100 books, participated in the political life of France. In 2007, he was elected an academician of the French Academy.