Rolf Alsing
Swedish journalist, editor and author (1948–2026)
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Rolf Arnold Engelbrekt Alsing[1] (27 April 1948 – 7 April 2026) was a Swedish journalist, editor and author. He was best known for his work at Aftonbladet, where he served as editor-in-chief from 1985 to 1987 and as political editor from 1987 to 2001.[2][3] Earlier in his career, he became Sweden's youngest editor-in-chief when he took over Nya Norrland in 1974, at the age of 26.[2][4]
Early life
Career
Alsing worked as editor-in-chief of Nya Norrland in Ångermanland.[2] He later worked as editorial manager at Stockholms-Tidningen and Värmlands Folkblad.[6] From 1985 to 1987 he was editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet, after which he served as the newspaper's political editor until 2001.[2][3]
In 2008, Alsing became communications director at Karlstad University, a post he left in 2009.[7]
Writings
Alongside his journalism, Alsing wrote books on media, politics and literature. His works included Prästunge och maskrosboll (2003), about writer Göran Tunström; Aftonbladet inifrån (2005), a book on the history of Aftonbladet; Tage Erlander (2010), published in the series Sveriges statsministrar under 100 år;[8] and Fröding och kvinnorna (2011), about Gustaf Fröding.
Personal life and death
Alsing died on 7 April 2026, at the age of 78.[9] He was the father of television and radio presenter Adam Alsing.[10]
Bibliography
- Prästunge och maskrosboll (2003)
- Aftonbladet inifrån (2005)
- Tage Erlander (2010)
- Fröding och kvinnorna (2011)