Luca Goldoni

Luca Goldoni
Born23 February 1928 (1928-02-23)
Parma, Italy
Died7 October 2023 (2023-10-08) (aged 95)
Bologna, Italy

Luca Goldoni (23 February 1928 – 7 October 2023) was an Italian writer and journalist.

Life and career

Born in Parma, Goldoni started his career as a journalist at Gazzetta di Parma and Il Resto del Carlino.[1] Later, he collaborated with numerous publications, notably Corriere della Sera, Il Giorno, La Nazione, Oggi, Airone and TV Sorrisi e Canzoni.[2][3] Beyond journalism, Goldoni was also an essayist, whose books mainly focused on the history and the mores of Italians and which were characterized by a satirical and humorous style.[1][2][3] His books sold over 3 million copies.[2][3]

Goldoni died on 7 October 2023, at the age of 95.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "È morto il giornalista e scrittore Luca Goldoni". ANSA (in Italian). 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Addio a Luca Goldoni, attento osservatore del costume italiano". Adnkronos. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Crinò, Lara (8 October 2023). "È morto Luca Goldoni, una vita da inviato tra guerra e costume". la Repubblica (in Italian). No. 237. p. 35. Retrieved 10 October 2023.(subscription required)