Unable to escape from nostalgia and memories, the journalist from Ecuavisa, Last night, Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros found the courage to announce his imminent retirement from the screen, after 56 years of continuous work during which he followed his audience in the daily news.

The live broadcast of his farewell immediately drew reactions from various celebrities and screen personalities, including communication specialist Karol Noboa:

“Don Alfonso retires and leaves us with a huge lesson: journalism can be done with professionalism and credibility. In so many years on Ecuadorian television, Don Alfonso is one of the most important and beloved figures in history. A man who became a part of our lives, our families and our everyday life. Thank you and a thousand thanks, Don Alfonso”.

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Journalist Andrés Jungbluth he also shot a colleague full of admiration: “Flawless and brilliant career. His legacy will live on forever, Hugs!”

Andres Guschmer added to the tribute admitting that Don Alfonso’s place is irreplaceable. “The great Don Alfonso. As a journalist, citizen and human being. His exemplary career will be a goal that many of us will continue to long for. A big hug dear Don Alfonso,” he wrote.

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Reactions came even from other cultural spheres such as singer AU-D: “Words are not enough to describe how my heart sinks when I hear your words. A more than deserved vacation, but that It leaves us with a huge void where you have been a part of our lives since we were aware and you became a beacon of light. to which many of us turn when we turn on the television looking for a voice of reason and truth. Set the bar very high, Mr. Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros”.

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Likewise, theater and television actress Marta Ontaneda: “Thank you sir, an example of dignity. High personal esteem and his public to whom he always reported with due respect. He will be greatly missed, but we are proud to have had a fine gentleman who gave us news for so many years. and real and accurate comments. God bless you”. (I)