Simona Popescu, one of the well-known voices of the Romanian media, passed away at the age of 59.
Journalist Simona Popescu, who suffered from cancer, died at the age of 59. Over time, the journalist worked for several press offices, Cotidianul, Evenimentul zilei, România liberă and headed the Press Directorate of the Government of Romania.
In recent years, the journalist has gotten even closer to the public through radio. At Antena Satelor, Simona Popescu made the shows “Shop of words” and “Far from home”.
On the Facebook page, in a last message for loyal readers, the journalist made a deep confession about the fight with the disease, about life and about the values that defined her existence.
“If you are reading these lines, it means that I have definitively lost my long battle with cancer, which started 30 years ago. It suddenly came back very aggressively and in a few days, neither I nor the doctors could do anything. Now I am living my last moments, of my earthly life. I asked Costin and Alexandra to put this post at the right time because it is the best way to notify you all. My wish is that this page remains open, for my memory. And if they want, post more photos, videos and memories with me, so you don’t forget me.
I think that the 35 years of the press were my contribution to a better world. And I think I’ve done enough. My main belief in life was honesty. And only those who know me well, know what sacrifices I have made to keep it undefiled. My biggest regret is that I left alone the ones I loved the most in this world: my husband and my daughter. It will be very difficult for them. If there are people with a soul, who cared about me, I ask them to help them in need. From now on, I can’t do it anymore.
As long as he lives, man learns. And if he doesn’t learn, he learns mind! I learned enough… And I fought with all my might, until the end. I never gave up. But not all battles can be won. I hope you never forget me.
With the greatest love, Simona
PS – The family will announce in the next post the place where those of you who wish can come to say goodbye at the chapel, or lead me on my last journey.“
