Fidel Castro writes that he was tardy in paying tribute after the death of a well - known leader . Havana , Cuba ( CNN ) -- ` ` ' noticed the absence of a floral arrangement from us , '' says the former leader . Castro says , ` ` I always admired him but did not learn of his passing until some hours later ''
Fidel Castro writes that he was tardy in paying tribute after the death of a well - known leader . ` ` ' noticed the absence of a floral arrangement from us , '' says the former leader . Castro says , ` ` I always admired him but did not learn of his passing until some hours later ''