The world of communication, sports and politics says goodbye to Pepe Domingo Castaño, a “radio genius”

2023-09-17 11:20:05

The world of communication, sports and politics says goodbye this Sunday to Pepe Domingo Castaño, one of the most recognizable voices on Spanish radio, who has died in Madrid at the age of 80.

“A radio genius is gone, the master of communication is gone, the father of the COPE editorial team is gone,” the journalist and narrator Manolo Lama, who shared space with Castaño in the program ‘Tiempo de Juego’, on Cadena COPE, together with its director, Paco González.

Manolo Lama breaks down when talking about Pepe Domingo: “When he hears ‘Hello, hello’, I know he will be closer than ever”

Precisely, the program has lamented the death of the Galician communicator, a “radio legend”, while the presenter Juanma Castaño, from ‘El Partidazo de COPE’, has stressed that the presenter was “in a happy moment in life” .

“A great piece of radio history left this morning. Legend forever,” said sports journalist Julio Maldonado about Castaño, with whom he had “the privilege” of working.

From music radio, announcer Tony Aguilar has referred to the Galician as a “teacher and legend”, and has highlighted his work as a presenter of musical programs or his role as a singer.

We will follow the path that these two teachers showed us. With passion for radio and life until the last day. RIP Joaquín Luqui and Pepe Domingo Castaño. pic.twitter.com/gkNZD087li

— Tony Aguilar (@TonyAguilarOfi) September 17, 2023

The Cadena SER program ‘Carrusel Deportivo’, in which Castaño participated for several years, has also said goodbye to the journalist and has sent his “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to his family, friends and colleagues.

The sports world has also mourned the death of the presenter. “Today one of the great voices of sports radio has gone out,” stressed the Higher Sports Council (CSD) in a message on its X profile.

From the Higher Sports Council we want to send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pepe Domingo Castaño.

Today one of the great voices of sports radio has gone out.

Goodbye, Pepe. pic.twitter.com/CNep0LL1Vp

— CSD (@deportegob) September 17, 2023

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has remembered Castaño for his “passion and vitality”. “Pepe was the radio, he was part of our football (…). His voice snuck into our lives forever,” he noted.

The president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, has also regretted the loss of Castaño, “part of the history of radio and football”, while tennis player Rafa Nadal has assured that this Sunday is a “sad day” for the people he loves the sport. “A reference for Spanish sports radio has left us,” he added.

“Transistor nights are much sadder today,” said the Endesa League, while the Real Madrid Football Club remembered Castaño as a “legend of communication and sports journalism.”

“A void in the sports world”

Several politicians have also joined the messages in memory of Castaño, among them the acting president of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, who, in a message on the social network and listen to the radio.”

Today Spanish radio and television lose Pepe Domingo Castaño.

A journalist who changed the way we watch television and listen to the radio.

His optimism, his closeness and his sympathy accompanied millions of Spaniards for years.

Gracias.

Rest in peace.

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) September 17, 2023

“His optimism, his closeness and his sympathy accompanied millions of Spaniards throughout the day. Thank you. Rest in peace,” added the head of the Executive.

For his part, the leader of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has praised the figure of the Galician presenter as a “reference” who has “brightened everyone’s lives.” “Illustrious resident of Padron, like Cela and Rosalía, was loved and respected by his colleagues. Rest in peace, friend Pepe,” he said.

Today the world of radio loses a reference and we all lose a voice that has made our lives happy.

Illustrious from Padron, like Cela and Rosalía, he was loved and respected by his colleagues.

RIP, friend Pepe. My love to his family and friends.https://t.co/O8WC5x7MDz

— Alberto Núñez Feijóo (@NunezFeijoo) September 17, 2023

“You couldn’t be a better person. What silence it leaves,” said the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, while the president of the Andalusian Government, Juan Moreno, highlighted the “unmistakable and unforgettable voice.” of the communicator, an “ingenious” person, passionate about sports and music.

The presidents of the Valencia Community and the Region of Murcia, Carlos Mazón and Fernando López Miras, respectively, have also lamented the “sad loss” of the “legend and genius of radio.” “His unique voice and his passion for football will leave a void in the sports world, the radio will never sound the same again,” Mazón wrote.

The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has also mourned the death of Pepe Domingo Castaño, whom he described as a “good friend.” “A communication professional like few others, a man who lived and felt the radio. And a good friend. The joy he transmitted will always remain with us. This is how I will remember you. All my love for his family,” the councilor has transferred on his networks. social with an image in which they are together.