Well known Kamloops broadcaster Angelo Iacobucci dies suddenly

KAMLOOPS – Angelo Iacobucci, a senior reporter with RadioNL in Kamloops, has died.

RadioNL news director Shane Woodford announced on Twitter that Iacobucci passed away suddenly today, Dec. 14.

"Today the NL family has suffered a terrible and unexpected loss. We are absolutely shattered to share that Angelo Iacobucci passed away this morning. Our hearts go out to his family and his wife Silvana. Today this newsroom feels very empty. We will miss you my friend." Woodford said in his tweet.

Iacobucci was 60-years-old and had spent nearly 40 years in radio. He was a veteran reporter known for covering city hall among several other topics.

Several people have turned to social media to share their fond memories of Iacobucci including B.C. Premier John Horgan and former Kamloops mayor and MLA Terry Lake.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of BCIT alumnus Angelo Iacobucci today. https://t.co/RPOw2hScX1

— BCIT Alumni (@BCITAlumni) December 14, 2018

Our thoughts are with the NL family – I knew the legendary Angelo Iacobucci for 20 years and he was a great reporter and friend. https://t.co/r500Sfl9m9

— Terry Lake (@TerryLake16) December 14, 2018

Deeply saddened to learn of Angelo Iacobucci’s passing. He was a fixture on Kamloops radio and a big part of the team that made NL such an important player in BC news. I will miss his sense of humour and our conversations. My thoughts are with his family. https://t.co/sc7IHR3V0E

— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) December 14, 2018

We are very saddened to hear the loss of #Kamloops NL Radio host Angelo Iacobucci. Our thoughts are with Angelo's family, friends and the team at @RadioNLNews.

— Tourism Kamloops (@TourismKamloops) December 14, 2018

Today the NL family has suffered a a terrible and unexpected loss. We are absolutely shattered to share that Angelo Iacobucci passed away this morning. Our hearts go out to his family and his wife Silvana. Today this newsroom feels very empty. We will miss you my friend.

— shane woodford (@WoodfordCHNL) December 14, 2018

We lost a wonderful, one of a kind man this morning. Few people believed in me like Angelo Iacobucci did. Few people have impacted Kamloops the way he did. Rest well Booch, thanks for being a friend. pic.twitter.com/C48xDG1trX

— Geoff Hastings (@Geoff_Hastings) December 14, 2018

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