On August 16, the publication released an obituary titled "Farewell, Erika," stating that Chkhartishvili was seriously ill and had undergone "intense chemotherapy." Erika Chkhartishvili was the second wife of the writer. Since 2014, Chkhartishvili had been living in London with her husband, who holds dual citizenship. Here is what the publication writes about the deceased: "The wife of a writer is always on a mission. A daily ascetic labor. No weekends or holidays. Everything must be under control — texts, proofs, layouts, publishing houses, print runs… She is the first reader and the most important editor. Remembering all typos and mistakes to correct them at the first opportunity with a steady hand. Editing proofs, correcting and rewriting life in white. As a rule, the writer husband has neither the time nor the energy for this. Everything is on her. Responsible for everything. That was Erika."
