The funeral arrangements for Andrzej Morozowski, a pioneering political journalist and co-creator of TVN24 who died on August 4 at the age of 69, have been officially announced by his broadcaster, according to reports from TVN24 and Dzień Dobry TVN. The final farewell for the broadcaster will take place on August 14 at the Powązki Military Cemetery in Warsaw, with public tributes scheduled before a private burial in the capital’s Pyry district.
Morozowski spent 25 years associated with TVN24, according to Dzień Dobry TVN, and was recognized as one of the first political reporters in free Poland. For years, he hosted “Tak jest,” a daily news and current affairs program that brought together political observers and active participants. Following a long battle with illness, his death prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, viewers, and public figures across Poland, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as noted by Fakt.
As the media community and the public prepare to pay their final respects, network representatives have outlined the precise schedule and format for the upcoming memorial services in Warsaw.
Schedule and Location of the Memorial Ceremonies
According to the official announcement shared by TVN24, the public commemoration for Andrzej Morozowski will begin at 10:00 AM on August 14 at the Powązki Military Cemetery, located at 43/45 Powązkowska Street in Warsaw. Network organizers confirmed that this initial portion of the ceremony will be open to all individuals, colleagues, and fans who wish to honor the journalist and bid him a final farewell.
Following the open ceremony at the Powązkowski necropolis, the proceedings will shift to a private gathering. As reported by Fakt, the final burial will take place at the cemetery in Pyry, situated at 30 Farbiarska Street. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, this concluding phase of the funeral will be held strictly within the circle of close relatives and friends, without the presence of cameras or photojournalists.
Morozowski’s career spanned decades of political transformation in Poland. Entering the profession as one of the country’s pioneering political reporters in free Poland, he helped shape modern broadcast journalism. His work at TVN24, particularly as the long-standing host of “Tak jest,” established a benchmark for political interviews.
Reflecting on his profession in past statements, Morozowski frequently emphasized the foundational duties of the press. “Journalism was a sense of mission, based on the conviction that one of the pillars of democracy is objective information reflected in facts,” he stated, as recorded by Dzień Dobry TVN.
That commitment earned him respect within newsrooms and among viewers. Colleagues have remembered him not only as an interviewer and master of political dialogue, but also as a warm and smiling colleague from the editorial office. Newsroom broadcasts following his passing featured visible emotion from fellow journalists, underscoring the profound loss felt across the Polish media landscape.
What Happens Next
Mourners and members of the public wishing to attend the open ceremony should gather at the Powązki Military Cemetery in Warsaw ahead of the 10:00 AM start time on August 14.
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