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2026 deaths of Polish media figures

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In late July 2026, 2026 psychologist and media commentator Andrzej Komorowski died at 75, prompting tributes for his work in family therapy, popular‑science writing and radio broadcasting. A week later, on 4 August 2026, veteran TV TVN24 journalist Andrzej Morozowski died at 69 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Morozowski, a founding figure of TVN24 who joined at its launch in 2001, hosted flagship programmes such as the news‑analysis show “Tak jest” and the investigative public‑affairs program show “Teraz my!” with Tomasz Sekielski. my!”, as well as “Studio 24”, “Kuluary” and “Skaner polityczny”. He was known for the 2006 hidden‑camera exposé that sparked a political controversy, and received awards including the Grand Press, the Andrzej Woyciechowski Radio Award and a Telekamera. Earlier in his career he worked at Radio Zet and as a parliamentary reporter for TVP’s “Teleexpress”. After a six‑month hiatus for cancer treatment in March 2026, he returned to TVN24. TVN24 marked Morozowski’s his death with a special tribute aired before the next edition of “Tak jest”, showing archival footage footage, a minute of silence and leaving an empty chair in the studio as a symbolic gesture. studio. Colleagues including Tomasz Sianecki, Monika Olejnik and Olejnik, Anita Werner and Piotr Marciniak expressed sorrow, describing him as a respected journalist and a dear friend. Both deaths were noted by officials The tribute drew an outpouring of condolences from politicians, former interviewees and colleagues, underscoring the loss of two prominent figures in Poland’s public‑media landscape within a short period. broader media, underscoring his influence on contemporary Polish political journalism.

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