Veteran broadcaster Susan Mulvaney passes away

Veteran broadcaster Susan Mulvaney died yesterday morning at the age of 71.

For many years, she presented educational programmes on the national stations, before moving to RTK.

In 1964, she joined the Union Press as an apprentice journalist. She was later appointed sub-editor of l-orizzont and also edited the women’s pages. Afterward that she worked with Mediterranean News.

In April 1976 she joined Xandir Malta (today PBS) as a parttimer, and was responsible for the daily radio programme for women. She became a full-time employee in 1981.

In 1991, Mulvaney joined RTK where she continued to produce programmes for women and for a time was a regular contributor to the Church newspaper IlGens. She also published several recipe books.

She was married to Charles Sacco and they had two daughters, Marika and Daniela.

In a statement, the Labour Party said Mulvaney was a pioneer in broadcasting.

The PL said Mulvaney inspired many of her followers at a time when broadcasting was not open to women as much as it is today. Her determination showed that people can achieve their goals in spite of difficulties.

The Nationalist Party also expressed its condolences.