Overview

• Manuel Torreiglesias, the original presenter of TVE's 'Saber Vivir,' passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 84.
• Born in Pontedeume in 1941, he was honored less than a year ago as 'hijo predilecto' by his hometown council.
• Torreiglesias hosted 'Saber Vivir' from its inception in 1997 until 2009, during which it became a multimedia brand with a magazine spin-off.
• Over his career, he led 15 radio and television projects, earning around 50 prestigious awards, including the Medalla de Galicia and the Ondas Award.
• 'Saber Vivir' continues to air on La 2, now hosted by Paula Sáiz-Pardo and Jerónimo Fernández, reflecting the enduring impact of the program he helped establish.