Magnús Finnsson

Magnús Finnsson, a prominent Icelandic journalist and former news editor, passed away at the age of 85 on April 21, 2023. He had a long and distinguished career at Morgunblaðið, where he worked for over 40 years and held various positions including news editor and representative of the editorial board. Born on April 8, 1940, in Reykjavík, he was deeply connected to the newspaper as his grandfather was one of its founders. Magnús was an influential voice in the Icelandic media landscape, particularly known for his writings on fishing quotas and labor issues.