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Deaths of prominent Italian journalists

Overview

In early October 2026, two prominent Italian journalists associated with the ANSA news agency passed away.

Alessandra Moneti died in Rome at age 60 following a sudden illness. A specialist in the agri-food sector, she covered economic policy and ‘Made in Italy’ topics. Her death drew condolences from Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and the organization Coldiretti.

Shortly after, Francesco Tedesco, a Neapolitan journalist and long-time ANSA collaborator, died at age 53 after a multi-year battle with a serious illness. Tedesco specialized in political and sports coverage in the Campania region. His passing was noted by Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi and SSC Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Entities

ANSA · Gaetano Manfredi · Francesco Tedesco · Francesco Lollobrigida · Alessandra Moneti

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Journalist Francesco Tedesco dies at age 53

    Renowned Neapolitan journalist and longtime ANSA collaborator Francesco Tedesco has died at age 53 after a battle with a serious illness.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Alessandra Moneti, prominent Ansa journalist, dies at 60

    Ansa journalist Alessandra Moneti has died in Rome at age 60. She was a specialist in the agri-food sector, earning tributes from Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and Coldiretti.

Sources

areanapoli.it · askanews.it · canaledieci.it · fanpage.it · ilroma.net · newsicilia.it · notizie.it · senzalinea.it