# Death of Croatian television editor Ksenija Urličić

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-croatian-television-editor-ksenija-urlii
> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Ksenija Urličić, a prominent Croatian television editor, presenter, and screenwriter, has died at the age of 87. Known as the ‘Iron Lady’ or ‘Čelična lady’ for her professional authority, her career at Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) spanned over four decades.

Urličić was a key figure in Croatian television history, notably for creating the ‘Dora’ Eurovision Song Contest national selection and other major programs such as ‘Sedma noć’. Following her death, regional cultural retrospectives have paid tribute to her disciplined professional approach and her lasting impact on the industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Ksenija Pajčin and Ksenija Urličić remembered in cultural retrospectives

Retrospectives honor the legacies of singer Ksenija Pajčin and Croatian television icon Ksenija Urličić.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ksenija-pajin-and-ksenija-urlii-remembered-in-cultural-retrospectives

### 2026-08-31: Ksenija Urličić, legendary Croatian TV editor, passes away

Legendary Croatian television editor and presenter Ksenija Urličić, known as the ‘Iron Lady’, has died at age 87, leaving a massive legacy at HRT, including the creation of the ‘Dora’ Eurovision selection.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ksenija-urlii-legendary-croatian-tv-editor-passes-away

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