CNN : Fuentes ' doctor says the author suffered a massive stroke before he died . NEW : ` Carlos ' influence on literature goes far beyond borders of Latin America , and the impact of his intellect and activism will not be forgotten , '' said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa , who presented Fuentes with a key to the city in 2006 . Los Angeles mayor : ` ` The impact of his intellect and activism will not be forgotten '' Calderon : ` ` I deeply regret the passing of our beloved and beloved Carlos . '' The Mexican author won numerous literary awards .
CNN : Fuentes ' doctor says the author suffered a massive stroke before he died . NEW : Los Angeles mayor : ` ` The impact of his intellect and activism will not be forgotten '' Calderon : ` ` I deeply regret the passing of our beloved and beloved Carlos . '' The Mexican author won numerous literary awards .