Piero Angela Cause Of Death, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Awards, Net Worth

Piero Angela, an Italian television host, science journalist, writer and pianist has died. He died aged 93 on August 13, 2022.

Piero started his career in the media as a radio reporter, then became a foreign correspondent, and established himself as the host of the Rai newscast.

Piero, is however, best known as the creator and presenter of broadcasting programs modelled on BBC and David Attenborough documentaries, to whom he has been often compared, and also for his scientific journalism published in numerous publications.

Piero Angela cause of death

Though a cause of death has not been given, it is very likely that Piero died of natural causes.

Piero Angela age

Piero was born on 22 December 1928 and died aged 93 on August 13, 2022.

He died a few months to his 94th birthday.

Piero Angela height

Piero was of average height. He was 1.77m tall.

Piero Angela parents

Piero was born on 22 December 1928 to parents Nella Maglia Luigia and Carlo Angela, an anti-fascist doctor, who was awarded the Medal of the “Righteous among the Nations” on 29 August 2001.

His father, Carlo Angela, an Italian doctor was awarded “Righteous Among the Nations” for his efforts during World War II in saving Jewish lives.

Piero Angela wife

Piero was married to Margherita Pastore.

Margherita Pastore, gave up her career as a dancer in order to get married to Piero. At the time of marriage, Margherita was 19 years of age.

Piero Angela children

Piero and Margherita share two children; their daughter, Christine, and son, Alberto, who were both born in Paris.

Piero Angela awards

• In addition to numerous awards in Italy and abroad, in 1993 he received the Kalinga Award for scientific dissemination by UNESCO and in 2002 the gold medal for the culture of the Italian Republic.
• He received seven telegatti, of which one oversaw his entire career – awarded on 22 January 2008.
• On 3 October 2010 he received the Special Jury Prize of the Literary Award Giuseppe Dessì.
• The asteroid 7197 discovered by astronomers Andrea Boattini and Maura Tombelli bears his name: Pieroangela.
• There is a gastropod mollusk named Babylonia pieroangelai in his honor.
• Padua, a city linked to Galileo, recognized its honorary citizenship for its “contribution of excellence given to scientific dissemination”.
• Turin, his own hometown, on 23 October 2017, decided to give him honorary citizenship for “the living confirmation of the scientific tradition of the city” and having contributed with his professional career to increase “culture and knowledge” of the Italians also through the television medium.”

Piero has also received several acadamic honorary degrees.

Piero Angela net worth

At the time of death, Piero’s net worth was estimated at $1.5million.