A very sad and painful day in the world of journalism. Reporter Elsa Llorente died this Wednesday in Madrid at the age of 43 from cancer. The presenter of Al Rojo Vivo, Inés García — in charge of hosting the programme during Antonio García Ferreras’ holidays — has dedicated some emotional words to her on behalf of all her colleagues during the live broadcast of the programme. Unable to hold back her tears, she said goodbye to the one who was her partner for 13 years: “We will always, always remember you and we will always love you. We will remember you with that beautiful smile you had, that strength and that passion.”
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Sad news that the presenter of laSexta has revealed: “Today we are very sad because we have lost a companion, Elsa Torrente. We were lucky to share life and news with her for thirteen years. Thirteen in this house.We never thought about that farewell and we probably won’t be up to the task of saying goodbye, but Elsa is, she was great and that goodbye hurts a lot. Elsa Llorente, a magnificent journalist, the best companion, a good person and above all, a great woman.”
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Inés García, with a trembling voice, also wanted to remember Elsa’s family, since the journalist was married to Iago Panea, a director and editor who coincided with her during her time at CNN+ and who also worked at laSexta. Together they had formed a beautiful family with their two children, Manuel and Claudia. “Today we think a lot about Iago, about Manuel, about Claudia, about Lidia, about all their family, about all their friends. We hug you all very tightly. Farewell Elsa,” the presenter intoned. A farewell that was accompanied by a video of images from when the reporter worked for the channel.
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Wherever she went, she is remembered with great affection and as an excellent companion. This is how they define her on the laSexta television network: “Elsa had that overflowing energy of someone who is convinced that she is moving along the right path, without losing sight of those who walk beside her. Her social commitment, her values of equality and solidarity and his example They have been, are and will be an endless source of inspiration for all of us who knew her. The void she leaves behind will be difficult to fill. Her fast-paced voice, her perennial smile and that lively look that listened to whoever needed to be heard, will remain with us forever”.
Helena Resano, despite being on vacation, also wanted to speak out and dedicate a few words to the one who was her partner for more than a decade: “Elsa was a 10. Always with a smile, always willing to listen and always attentive to everything. Life is often unfair. This is one of them. A hug to her husband, her children, her sister, her parents and her friends. A very hard day.”
In the news broadcast of the aforementioned channel they also paid tribute to her. Ana Cuesta She began by explaining, very excited, that today has been a very complicated day for the entire team. After some images of Elsa began to be broadcast, in which all the presenters gave her a chance live, he explained that the journalist was “a woman who has left a mark on all of us who knew her. Her energy, her camaraderie, her commitment and empathy, her eternal smile, her light will be with us for the rest of our lives. From here, all our love for Claudia, Manuel, Iago, and for their parents, your colleagues, your friends, we can only thank you dear Elsa for everything. You have been an example from day one.”
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The tributes continued in the afternoon. On this occasion, Marina Valdés began the Más Vale Tarde programme with these words: “We want you to know that it is a tough day for us, it is a sad day because one of our own has left us: Elsa Llorente, a journalist for this house for 13 years. When someone so dear leaves us, any words seem to be inadequate. His vocation, his companionship and his smile will always be with us. From here, all our love goes out to his family, his friends and especially to his sister Lidia, his companion. Better late. Lidi, this whole team wants to send you a hug. We love you so much. Farewell, Elsa.”
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Elsa Llorente, who worked at Atresmedia for more than 13 years, until 2022, had a degree in journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid. She began her professional career at Telemadrid, then at CNN+ in 2008 and developed her career at laSexta, in programs such as Al Rojo Vivo, Más Vale Tarde or laSexta Columna. Her last professional stage was at the SER network, where she worked as a journalist. sbecame a key piece in the coverage of economic and labor news.
The PRISA group also wanted to say goodbye to her through their public profiles: “Today our colleague Elsa Llorente, an economics journalist for La SER, has left us. We will never forget her smile, her friendship and her passion for her family and journalism. Elsa was a special person, good, cheerful, beautiful. All the adjectives are too small for a person who, during her convalescence, was only upset about not being able to go on the radio to tell any news about the job market.”
