Was Hughes still the Poet Laureate when he passed away?
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Yes, Ted Hughes was still the Poet Laureate when he passed away in 1998. He had been appointed to the position in 1984, and served for 14 years. During his time as Poet Laureate, Hughes wrote several notable works of poetry, including The Birthday Letters, which was published in 1998, the year of his death.
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