Piero Angela

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Piero Angela

Born(1928-12-22)22 December 1928
Died13 August 2022(2022-08-13) (aged 93)
Cagliari, Italy
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)Science Journalist
Pianist
Years active1952–2022
ChildrenAlberto Angela
AwardsKalinga Prize (1993)

Piero Angela OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːro ˈandʒela]; 22 December 1928 – 13 August 2022)[1] was an Italian television host, science journalist, writer and pianist. He was best known for creating documentaries that were inspired by the BBC and David Attenborough.[2]

Angela died on 13 August 2022 in Cagliari, Italy at the age of 93.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. Ravizza, Simona (1 July 2010). "Piero Angela «Sono del 28 e guido bene, più pericolosi i ragazzi»" [Piero Angela "I'm from 1928 and I drive well, young people are more dangerous"]. Corriere della Sera (in Italian): 27. Archived from the original on 2 December 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. "Angela, Piero". Enciclopedie on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  3. "Morto Piero Angela, l'annuncio del figlio Alberto: "Buon viaggio papà"". Il Fatto Quotidiano. 13 August 2022.