Brazilian writer, singer, and journalist Claudio Júlio Tognolli passed away at the age of 61. This article will address Claudio Tognolli’s cause of death and his obituary details.
Claudio Tognolli dies at 61. Cause of death and obituary information
According to his family, who confirmed the news to g1, journalist and university professor Claudio Tognolli passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in São Paulo, at the age of 61. Tognolli had a heart transplant in March 2022 after having a heart attack; the treatment was followed by difficulties and infections, which ultimately led to his death.
After graduating from the University of São Paulo (USP) School of Communication and Arts, Tognolli not only made a name for himself in the professional world but also went back to teach there. Not only that, but in 2002, he was among the founding members of the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji).
In a statement posted on social media, Abraji expressed his profound condolences for Claudio Julio Tognolli’s passing and highlighted his outstanding contribution to national journalism. Journalist Claudio Julio Tognolli was well-known in Brazil for his work as a professional writer and as a professor at USP who mentored aspiring journalists. He told Abraji, “He was the director and founder of Abraji, and he contributed to the discussion on the social function of the profession.”
