Rolf Alsing, the Swedish journalist who served as editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet in the 1980s, has died at age 78, according to reports from the newspaper he once led. Alsing, who was editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet between 1985 and 1987 and later served as the publication's political editor-in-chief, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to a statement from his family to the media. The veteran journalist was also known as the father of Swedish television host Adam Alsing.
His death was first reported by Aftonbladet, the newspaper where he held key editorial positions during his career spanning several decades in Swedish journalism.