Overview
- Universitat Ramon Llull announced that Josep Antoni Rom died overnight between November 7 and 8 from a heart attack.
- Catalan president Salvador Illa expressed condolences and praised Rom’s focus on cohesion, innovation and creativity.
- Núria Montserrat, Catalonia’s research and universities chief, lauded his human qualities and commitment to the Catalan university system.
- Rom co‑founded Blanquerna’s Faculty of Communication, led the GRECPRP research group, and served as vice‑rector for research and innovation before becoming rector in 2022.
- Reports differ on his age at death, with most stating 61 while some official tributes refer to 62, and no funeral or succession details have been released.