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Shortly after his 67th birthday, Wolfgang Weisgram, a journalist at “Der Standard”, closed his eyes forever. The father of author Johanna Seebauer (“Nincshof”), who recently won two awards at the Bachmann competition, unexpectedly suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage, as his daughter announced on Facebook.
“We spent the last two months since the death of his brother together in Marz. We cheered together at almost every Euro Cup game, celebrated the spectacle of the Bachmann competition, and were grateful to have each other,” Seebauer writes in her predictably high-quality literary obituary: “I am very thankful for this beautiful last time we had together. He will be missed incredibly.”
A Life in Red and Gold
Weisgram, born in 1957, lived in Marz (district of Mattersburg) and first made his mark journalistically after studying communication science and theater studies at the Wiener Neustädter Nachrichten. Later, he also wrote for the Vienna city newspaper “Falter”, with football being his main topic. Most recently, he worked at “Standard” with colleague Guido Gluschitsch covering Burgenland’s reporting and was also active as a sports editor.
Much of his writing revolved around the round ball, such as “Wunderteam Österreich. scheiberln, wedeln, glücklich sein” or “MarcosEinSatz oder der lange Augenblick, in dem Zinédine Zidane etwas kurz angebunden war.” Even the titles reflect Weisgram’s linguistic sensitivity; literarily, the Marzer represented more of an elegant “Joga Bonito” than a brutal “Catenaccio.”
Obituaries from Politics
The state politics also extends condolences after Weisgram’s passing.
Wolfgang Weisgram was unique both journalistically and as a person. His texts were unmistakable, characterized by a very special style, love for language, and nuance. With Wolfgang Weisgram, Burgenland loses not only a passionate journalist and author who wrote about Burgenland in all its facets but also an outstanding human being. My heartfelt condolences go to his family, especially his daughter. Governor Hans Peter Doskozil
Governor Hans Peter Doskozil.
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As a half-Marzerin, I have always encountered Wolfgang Weisgram at family celebrations and had a very appreciative relationship with him. My heart bleeds that he passed away so early and that so many words will remain unsaid and unwritten. Anja Haider-Wallner, State Spokesperson of the Greens.
Anja Haider-Wallner, State Spokesperson of the Greens.
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Greens Burgenland
With the death of Wolfgang Weisgram, Burgenland loses an objective and courageous personality in journalism. As a multiple award-winning journalist of the year, he was also a role model for many younger colleagues. Our sympathy goes to his family, friends, and companions. Christian Sagartz, Chairman of the ÖVP State Party
Christian Sagartz, Chairman of the ÖVP State Party.
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