Homero Manzi (1907-51)

One of the most important tango poets.
He wrote scripts for theater and movies.
Together with Sebastián Piana they evolutionized Milonga.
Aníbal Troilo who admired him very much composed "Responso" and his childhood friend Cátulo Castillo wrote tango "A Homero" mourning his early death.

Read his biography on todotango.