Damn. I’ve only read one of his books, “Foucault’s Pendulum” , which was delicious. I’ll have to set aside time to read more, because I crave thoughtful, challenging prose. Sad that there will be no more.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/02/20/italy_mourns_umberto_eco.html
( posted to offtopic and Science Fiction)