Sports journalist and Inquirer columnist Recah Trinidad dies at age 83 on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to family statements reported by multiple outlets. His daughter, Nice Trinidad, announces his death on Facebook, saying he died around 6 a.m. Both sources describe that he passes peacefully in his sleep.
One outlet notes that Trinidad suffered a heart attack in June and then spends the following months recovering and fighting for his health before dying. The other adds that his death comes about two years after the death of his son, sports journalist Chino Trinidad. Nice Trinidad says he dies free from pain and suffering and is “reunited” with his eldest son.
The coverage is consistent on the timing, the family announcement, and the description of his passing. The main difference is emphasis: one outlet highlights the reported heart attack earlier in the year, while the other focuses more on the broader timeline of his son’s death.
