Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known for his humble lifestyle, has died at 89.

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, nicknamed "the world's poorest president" for his modest lifestyle, died at 89. Mujica, who served from 2010 to 2015, oversaw Uruguay's transformation into a progressive democracy, legalizing abortion, same-sex marriage, and cannabis. Known for living in a small farmhouse and driving an old VW Beetle, he donated much of his salary to charity. Mujica had been battling cancer and chose to forgo further treatment.