Journalist José María Carrascal dies at 92

Very sad news in the world of journalism. The presenter José María Carrascal He died this Friday at the age of 92 at his home in Madrid. He lived alone and his body was found this afternoon by a friend, who notified the Emergency services. Summa doctors confirmed his death, according to The world.

Known for his charisma and extensive collection of colorful ties, José María Carrascal cut his teeth in Germany and the United States as a correspondent and became one of the biggest stars on Antena 3 during the 1990s. He began presenting News at eight and in 1990 he went on to direct the evening newsuntil 1997. For a brief period in 1996 he also presented the program We are all humans, with Javier Sardá. He obtained important recognitions for his journalistic work, such as the Antena de Oro, the Mariano de Cavia Award or the Luca de Tena Award, which she received in 2021.

He also achieved great success as a writer. He published more than 20 works but his most recognized was Groovy, which won the Nadal Prize and the City of Barcelona Prize. “What I like is writing,” she said. In recent years she collaborated with different written media, such as ABC. His last column was for Princess Leonor, to whom he wished luck after swearing in the Constitution last Tuesday, October 31.

Born in El Vellón on December 8, 1930, he studied Philosophy and Nauticals, and on his travels he began to work as a translator and correspondent. Settled in Berlin, he established himself as a journalist and after a decade in Germany, he headed to the United States.