Thomas Hempel
Swedish radio journalist
About Thomas Hempel
Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 76). Thomas Hempel was a Swedish radio journalist.
Thomas Ivar Hempel (28 March 1942 – 7 May 2018) was a Swedish radio journalist. He was affiliated with the Sveriges Radio P1 news service Dagens Eko, specifically its program Lördagsintervjun (The Saturday interview).
Career From the late 1980s into the mid 1990s, Hempel, along with , interviewed international political figures for the Saturday program Lördagsintervjun. This led to both journalists being awarded the Stora Journalistpriset in 1988. The monetary award, given annually by the Bonnier Group, recognises achievements in journalism.
Personal life In 1981, Hempel married etiquette expert Magdalena Ribbing. She died in 2017 of complications from a fall at home. Hempel died on 7 May 2018 at age 76.
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Who was Thomas Hempel?
Swedish radio journalist (1942-2018)
When was Thomas Hempel born?
Thomas Hempel was born on 28 March 1942.
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Thomas Hempel died on 7 May 2018.
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Thomas Hempel was a radio journalist.
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Thomas Hempel was Swedish.
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