The farewell to Ruth Hieronymi: WDR-Rundfunkrats chairman died

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long-time WDR chief supervisor Hieronymi died

The media landscape has suffered a significant loss: Ruth Hieronymi, the long-time chairman of the WDR round, died at the age of 77. Her death was announced in Bonn and triggered grief both on public service broadcasters and in the general public.

Hieronymi has been a formative figure in West German radio and campaigned for the independence and quality of the public service media for many years. As the chair of the round funcate, it had a decisive influence on the strategic decisions and the program design of the WDR. Her commitment and expertise made you a respected voice in German radio. She knew how to combine the interests of the audience and the requirements for modern media.

the WDR and numerous companions have honored their merits and emphasized how much they promoted people's trust in the media. Hieronymi was known to pursue a clear course even in challenging times and to find out more for transparency and access. Your commitment will be remembered as an example of a responsible media management.

In recent years, Hieronymi has increased for the challenges in front of which the media industry is standing, including digitization and the changing media consumption. Your vision and tireless effort will continue to have an impact on the design of public service broadcasting. She leaves a lasting legacy that will be continued by her colleagues.

The loss of Ruth Hieronymi is not only a setback for the WDR, but for the entire area of ​​public service broadcasting in Germany. Your thoughts and ideas will be followed by many in the coming years, while one remembers the valuable work that she has done.