Former Timor-Leste President Francisco Guterres, known as “Lu Olo,” has died in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, his family announced today. He was a key figure in Timor-Leste’s independence movement and served as the nation’s president from 2017 until earlier this year. Guterres was also the president of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (Fretilin), a political party central to the country’s liberation struggle. His death follows a recent hospitalization for health issues, though details surrounding his passing have not been immediately released. Lu Olo’s leadership was marked by efforts to promote national unity and stability in the young nation. Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family and the Timorese government. His passing represents a significant loss for Timor-Leste and its people.