Editorial: La Vanguardia

Oct. 24, 2025

La Vanguardia bids farewell to journalist Lluís Permanyer, who died at age 86 due to a heart attack.
Permanyer was a key figure at the newspaper from his incorporation in 1966 until his death.
Specializing in Barcelona, he developed a journalism based on a deep understanding of its history and an inquisitive attention to its present.
Critical towards the city's administration, he also worked in the dissemination of the city in audiovisual and literary fields.
Despite maintaining his independence of opinion and rejecting public offers, Permanyer became an admired citizen institution.
In addition, Permanyer was an art enthusiast and a unique informer regarding the evolution and production of the main artists he lived with.
His death is a loss for both readers and his colleagues, who saw him as a reference in journalism.

Conclusion: Permanyer's legacy and impact on journalism, especially related to Barcelona, will endure beyond his death.