Breyten Breytenbach, a renowned South African painter and poet known for his fierce opposition to apartheid, has died at the age of 85 in Paris. His daughter announced his peaceful passing on Sunday. Breytenbach, who spent nine years in prison for his activism, later became a French citizen. Celebrated for his artistic talents and his relentless fight for justice, he was a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement and left a lasting legacy through his writing and art.