Spanish journalist and television presenter Mabel Montes has died at the age of 49 after years battling a serious illness.
The confirmation of her death was announced on Tuesday, January 20, by the Corporación de Servicios Audiovisuales de Galicia, through a statement published on social media.
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According to the broadcaster, Mabel had been privately facing a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Although the family did not officially disclose the diagnosis, local media reported that it was pancreatic cancer, a disease associated with high mortality rates.
With a career spanning nearly three decades on television, Mabel Montes became one of the most recognizable faces of Galician television. She gained wide prominence as the host of the weather program O Tempo on Televisión de Galicia, where she had worked since 2012 and earned strong public affection.
Last year, the journalist stepped away from public activities due to the worsening of her health, choosing to keep her treatment and personal life out of the public eye.
A native of Zas, a small town in Galicia in northwestern Spain, Mabel graduated in journalism from the University of Santiago de Compostela. She began her professional career as a reporter at Televisión de Galicia, contributing to newscasts such as Galicia News and other journalistic productions.
In an official statement, the Galician Radio and Television Corporation highlighted that Mabel was “committed to her profession, with a clear vocation for rigor and truth,” adding that she always practiced journalism “with a deep sense of public service.” The organization also emphasized her commitment to the quality of information and respect for the audience.
In the final years of her career, Mabel worked in the newsrooms of TVG and Radio Galega. In 2024, she was honored by the committee of the Fouciño Award, a festival founded in her hometown, after being chosen as the event’s patron in recognition of her contribution to journalism.
Mabel Montes was laid to rest in Zas. Following the confirmation of her death, numerous tributes were shared on social media, reflecting the affection and admiration of the public and fellow professionals for her work and career.
Source and images: Instagram @tvgalicia, @mabele76. Additional source: Univision. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
