Journalist Amedeo Ricucci died at the age of 63. Rai’s historical war correspondent, in April 2013 he was kidnapped together with other colleagues in Syria and released after 11 days. The news of the death, with a note, is the Cdr of Tg1 in which we read. “Hi Amedeo, you left while you were doing that job you loved so much. It is difficult to find words here that do not seem obvious, to express the deep sorrow and sadness for the loss of an extraordinary fellow traveler. Passionate in his being a journalist, correspondent special. He loved what he was doing, telling the reality he was going to find in the corners of the world and in the darkest moments, such as those of war. At the risk of his own life “.
“For many years on Tg1 and Rai – reads the note – he made an enormous contribution not only professionally but also humanly. Always involved, always at the forefront when it came to discussing together the present and the future of our profession. he took care of the editorial staff, committing himself as Cdr, he was always involved in trade union battles. Passionate, even here, like few others. Defender of the most beautiful job in the world. Who accompanied you to the end. We, all of us, will try to bring forward that witness. Hi Amedeo! As soon as possible we will provide the information to participate in the condolences and express our closeness “, concludes the note from the Cdr of Tg1.