Renowned Author and Journalist Vedrana Rudan Dies at 77

Writer and journalist Vedrana Rudan died on August 18, 2026, at 77. She passed away after a long battle with bile duct cancer. Her official profile announced her passing with her characteristic phrase: 'went to an area without signal.' Born in Opatija in 1949, Rudan was known for her direct and sharp writing style. She authored acclaimed novels, including 'Uho, grlo, nož,' 'Dabogda te majka rodila,' and 'Ljubav na posljednji pogled.'