# Death of Sicilian journalist Franco Castaldo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-sicilian-journalist-franco-castaldo
> Updated: 2026-10-25T10:44:53.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Franco Castaldo, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Agrigento-based news outlet Grandangolo, has died in Sicily. A prominent figure in Sicilian journalism, Castaldo was recognized for his investigative work regarding organized crime. During his career, he covered mafia wars for La Sicilia, a period that necessitated armed police escorts for his family due to security risks.

Castaldo, an author of books such as ‘Mafia e Stidda’ and ‘Mafiare’, established Grandangolo in 2004. The publication grew from a fortnightly to a weekly newspaper and became a major digital news source for the region.

Colleagues have mourned his passing, describing him as a ‘maestro’ with a passionate and instinctive approach to his craft. He was noted for his deep commitment to reporting on the realities of Sicily and his ability to find enjoyment in storytelling despite the gravity of the subjects he covered.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Journalists Franco Castaldo and Valerio Rosano pass away

Journalism communities in Sicily and Abruzzo are mourning the deaths of veteran reporters Franco Castaldo and Valerio Rosano.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalism-community-mourns-passing-of-franco-castaldo-and-valerio-rosano

### 2026-10-21: Franco Castaldo, founder of Grandangolo, dies in Sicily

Franco Castaldo, the founder and editor of the Sicilian news outlet Grandangolo, has died. He was a renowned investigative journalist known for his extensive reporting on the mafia in Agrigento.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/franco-castaldo-founder-of-grandangolo-dies-in-sicily

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