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Italian journalist Gerardo Bombonato dies at 75
Journalist Gerardo Bombonato died at 75, prompting tributes from colleagues and public officials in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna.
He worked as a reporter for Il Resto del Carlino and later as press office chief for the regional legislative assembly.
He led the Order of Journalists of Emilia-Romagna and served as vice-president of the regional press association.
An investigation over funding for a regional training course deeply affected him; he was later acquitted because the alleged act did not exist.
Tributes recalled his commitment to defending journalists’ work and press freedom, as well as his support for people in need.
A public farewell was scheduled for October 31 at Bologna’s Certosa cemetery, with a viewing from 12:45 to 13:45 and a ceremony at the Pantheon at 14:15.
Italian journalist Gerardo Bombonato has died at the age of 75.
He was a former president of the Order of Journalists of Emilia-Romagna and vice-president of the Emilia-Romagna Press Association.
He worked as a reporter for Il Resto del Carlino and as head of press for the regional legislative assembly.
Colleagues and public figures remembered his commitment to journalism and freedom of information.
A farewell ceremony was scheduled at Bologna’s Certosa on October 31.
- Who
- Gerardo Bombonato, an Italian journalist known as Gerry, has died at 75.
- What
- He was a journalist and former president of the Order of Journalists of Emilia-Romagna.
- When
- His death was reported on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Bologna, Italy. The farewell ceremony was scheduled at the Certosa.
- Why
- Not stated
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Corriere di Bologna reported Bombonato’s death at age 75.
A wake was scheduled at the Certosa from 12:45 to 13:45, followed by a ceremony at the Pantheon at 14:15.
- Age
- 75
- Former role
- President of the Order of Journalists of Emilia-Romagna
- Other role
- Vice-president of the Emilia-Romagna Press Association
- Reporting job
- Reporter at Il Resto del Carlino
- Farewell ceremony
- Pantheon, Bologna, at 14:15 on October 31, 2026
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What people are saying
I feel great sorrow at the death of Gerardo 'Gerry' Bombonato, a lifelong friend and a very meticulous journalist with broad horizons.
Gerardo Bombonato was an attentive witness to the democratic and social life of our area, a passionate professional, personally committed to defending journalistic work and freedom of information.
A historic figure in the information world of Bologna and Emilia-Romagna is leaving us.
Gerardo was a journalistic and union reference point because of the passion he always brought to it.