Liu Xiaobo dies of organ failure

Liu Xiaobo, a convicted criminal released on medical parole, died of multiple organ failure on Thursday, according to the Shenyang Bureau of Justice in Liaoning province. He was 61.

Since he was diagnosed with liver cancer in June, Liu has been receiving treatment at the First Hospital of China Medical University in Shenyang. The hospital had organized specialists from home and abroad to treat him, but his condition kept getting worse. He died on Thursday after all emergency rescue efforts failed.

Liu was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2009 for engaging in activities aimed at overthrowing the government.

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010. However, China considers the award reflects poorly on the Nobel Committee, as Liu was convicted of criminal acts against the State before the prize was announced.