Claudio Júlio Tognolli dies at age 60.
Tognolli was a journalist, musician, writer, and member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The cause of death has not been released.
247 - Journalist, musician and writer Claudio Júlio Tognolli died this Sunday morning (3), aged 60. The information was confirmed by his sister Dora Tognolli, according to Folha de S. PaulThe cause of death was not disclosed. Tognolli was also a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Born in the Tatuapé neighborhood, in the eastern zone of São Paulo, he attended the Journalism course at the University of São Paulo (USP), where he later obtained his doctorate in Communication Sciences. In addition, he earned a professorship in History. He demonstrated his passion for music by studying classical guitar, composition, and guitar. Tognolli also played a fundamental role as one of the founders of Abraji (Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism) and contributed his expertise to various newspapers and magazines, including... Brazil 247He has worked for Veja, Folha, Estadão, Jornal da Tarde, and Consultor Jurídico. His journey as an educator began in 1996, teaching journalism at the Faculdades Integradas Alcântara Machado (Fiam) and expanding his activities to ECA-USP in 1998.
Throughout his career, he was honored with awards such as the Esso Prize, the Jabuti Prize (for the work "The Century of Crime"), and the Folha de São Paulo Journalism Grand Prize. He also published a series of notable books, including "Lobão 50 Years at Full Speed," "Welcome to Hell," "The Fallacy of Genetics," "The Society of Clichés," "Media Mafias," and "Rock'N'Roll."