The Death of Mario Mactasoccurred this Saturday at age 80 after having been admitted to the Favaloro Foundation For pneumonia, it generated a wave of farewell messages on social networks by colleagues, journalists and friends who shared part of their professional tour.
The news was confirmed by the channel TNwhere Mactas worked for several years. Your partner Guillermo Lobo recalled that the journalist had gone through various health complications after having contracted COVID-19. “Covid had had bad to bring”He said during the live broadcast.
For its part, the journalist Lorena Macielalso his partner in TN, wrote a meaningful message in X (former Twitter): “Mario Macas died and everything sounds little. He was a lucid and ironic observer of reality. His liberalism was ethical and humanistic. He defended individual rights without losing sight of the groups. His acute look made a difference in the news. Thank you, Marito”
Another voice that joined was that of Cristina Pérezwho remembered it with affection: “What sadness! Great Mario Mactas died. His original look of the facts, his elegant irony, his art for words and his sincere kindness will be surprised. Condolences for your family and co -workers”
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The journalist Federico Wiemeyer shared a more intimate tribute: “Mario Mactas died. I am very sorry. I will save our little staircase conversations for me, when I waited for a turn to enter the studio …”For his part, the cartoonist Nick He briefly expressed his regret: “Mario Macas left. An endearing guy, of those who were heard with pleasure. We will miss it”
The career of Mactas
With more than five decades of experience, Mario Mactas He left a deep mark on Argentine journalism. Was magazines co -founder People and Satiriconand stood out both in the graphic press and on radio and television. In the air, it shone with cycles like THE MACTAS TOUCHin TNand The cat and foxnext to Rolando Hanglin in Continental Radio.
He also ventured into literature and cinema: he wrote several books and scripts, including Rabid monologues, The Argentine dwarf, The psychoanalyst lover, Francisco Umbral’s perversions and Just as my beloved legs trembletitles that combine irony, elegance and critical look.
During the 70s, it was an innovative figure on AM radio, where it contributed a Original narrative and intellectual depth that marked a break in the traditional format. His work was recognized with the Konex Award in 2007and years later he was declared Outstanding personality of the City of Buenos Airesdistinction that consolidated its place in the cultural field.
On a personal level, he had been hospitalized a few years ago in the Favaloro Foundation After suffering a domestic fall. He recovered successfully and in 2023 denied versions about serious health problemskeeping active until his last months.
The news of his death generated a wave of condolences between colleagues and listeners. “He was a thinker, a man of culture, a film screenwriter. It hurts to our soul having to give this news”, Said the journalist Gustavo Tubio during a transmission. Also Guillermo Lobocompanion in the news signal, fired it with affection: “Such a clear person, personally, professional and journalistic”
His acute style, his unmistakable voice and his unique gaze on today made him one of the most beloved and respected figures of Argentine journalism.
Source: Ambito
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