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José luis cienfuegos, seminci director, dies at 60

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José Luis Cienfuegos, director of the Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci), died on December 2, 2025, at age 60 from a cerebral hemorrhage in Madrid. Born in Avilés, he transformed key Spanish film festivals over three decades. His legacy includes renewing the events in Gijón, Sevilla, and Valladolid.

The tennis community is grieving the deaths of two prominent journalists, John Roberts and Guillermo Salatino, who dedicated decades to covering the sport. Roberts, a longtime correspondent for The Independent, passed away at 84, while Salatino, an Argentine veteran, died at 80 from cardiac arrest. Tributes have poured in from players and peers alike.

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Ángel García Colín, prominent media manager at Grupo Prisa, died in Madrid on Saturday at age 66 from cancer. Known for his humor and affability, he drove regional newspaper management for three decades. His career blended journalism and administration with a collaborative and effective approach.

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