Argentine ex-congressman and radical candidate Hernan Damiani died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack during a live broadcast debate. He was 63.
The incident, captured on video, shows Damiani, a long-time leader of the Union Civica Radical (UCR), collapsing mid-discussion as others rushed to assist him.
In a post on X, the UCR expressed grief over his death and wrote, "With sorrow, we bid farewell to a great activist and leader from Misiones, Hernan Damiani. He passed away yesterday while defending his ideas in a debate. He was a provincial legislator and national deputy, with significant prominence in opposing the attacks of Menemism in the 90s. We stand with his family and friends."
Con dolor despedimos a un gran militante y dirigente de Misiones, Hernán Damiani. Falleció ayer mientras defendía sus ideas en un debate. Fue legislador prov. y diputado Nacional, con gran protagonismo contra los embates del menemismo en los 90. Acompañamos a su familia y amigos. pic.twitter.com/i0qKksMuCw
— Unión Cívica Radical (@UCRNacional) October 16, 2025
Hugo Passalacqua, Argentine politician and former vice governor of Misiones Province (2011-2015), also paid tribute to Damiani, expressing his shock and admiration for his late colleague.
Con gran estupor y profunda tristeza recibo la inesperada noticia del fallecimiento de Hernán Damiani. Mi reconocimiento a su trayectoria, militancia y sus fuertes convicciones. Un abrazo de acompañamiento a su familia. Guardaré por siempre en mi memoria nuestra sincera amistad y… pic.twitter.com/YyMGwKRyym
— Hugo Passalacqua (@passalacquaok) October 16, 2025
In a post on X, he wrote, "With great astonishment and deep sadness, I receive the unexpected news of Hernan Damiani's passing. My recognition of his career, activism, and strong convictions. A hug of support to his family. I will forever keep in my memory our sincere friendship and mutual respect."
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