A murit dramaturgul Mircea M. Ionescu, comentator sportiv și cronicar al sportului. Avea 81 de ani • Newsweek România

Mircea M. Ionescu, a renowned Romanian playwright and sports commentator, has passed away at the age of 81. His contributions to both theater and sports journalism are widely recognized. Ionescu was celebrated for his passion for theater and football, having worked as a playwright, manager, and commentator. He emigrated to the USA in the 1980s, later returning to Romania to continue his literary and sports commentary career. His legacy includes the establishment of the Romanian Dramaturgy Day and receiving the 'Ion Luca Caragiale' Award in 2019.