KAMLOOPS — The BC media landscape has lost one of its signature voices.
Radio NL confirmed reporter Angelo Iacobucci passed away this morning. He was 60.
Iacobucci covered Kamloops city hall for decades and was well-known for having nearly unparalleled connections in the BC legislature.
CFJC Today spoke to former Kamloops Mayor and MLA Terry Lake about the loss of Iacobucci.
“I’m still trying to process it, to be honest, and still a bit in shock myself,” said Lake, his voice wavering. “I’ve known Angelo for 20 years and consider him a friend as well as a dogged reporter who always held me to account, whether it was as city councillor, mayor or MLA.”
Iacobucci was known for his loud baritone voice and his persistent, direct questioning style.
Lake says his quirks came together to form a one-of-a-kind character.
“Angelo was larger than life. When he walked in a room, you knew it. He was very to the point. He didn’t waste time. He didn’t suffer fools. He got the stuff he needed and would use it and reuse it. Often for weeks on end, you’d hear yourself in interviews you’d forgotten that you’d given because he used every bit of it,” said Lake.
“He was just a character – but someone who treated you fairly. As a politican, he was fair in his reporting but certainly held people to account. We’re all going to miss him terribly. My heart’s with his wife and the rest of the people in Kamloops who knew him. It’s going to be a big loss.
Editor’s Note: CFJC News wishes to extend our condolences to Angelo’s family and our friends at Radio NL.
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
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
Our condolences to @RadioNLNews and Angelo’s family and friends. https://t.co/8iKhZNMvHG
— Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) 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
My heart is heavy beyond words. Angelo was my brother for 30 years. Words will never express the grief that I feel for Syl.
— Bob Price (@kammornanchor) December 14, 2018
