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title: "Academic and Author Ġorġ Mallia Dies Aged 68; Funeral Details Announced"
date: 2026-08-19T16:58:25.228+00:00
updated: 2026-08-20T14:02:58.151+00:00
topics: ["Community", "Culture", "Local"]
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# Academic and Author Ġorġ Mallia Dies Aged 68; Funeral Details Announced

## In brief

- Ġorġ Mallia, a respected Maltese academic, cartoonist, and children's author, has passed away at the age of 68.
- His funeral will be held this Saturday, 22 August, at 8:30 am.
- The service will take place at St George Parish Church in Qormi.

Ġorġ Mallia, a prominent figure in Maltese academic and cultural life, has died at the age of 68. He was widely known and respected for his work as an academic, cartoonist, and children's author over more than four decades.

His family has announced the funeral arrangements, confirming that a celebration of Ġorġ Mallia's life will be held this Saturday, 22 August.

The service is scheduled to begin at 8:30 am at St George Parish Church in Qormi. Mallia leaves behind a significant legacy in Maltese literature and education.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Newsbook and Lovin Malta reported on the passing of Ġorġ Mallia, with Lovin Malta providing additional details about his funeral arrangements.

## Updates

- **2026-08-20:** Updated with further details on Ġorġ Mallia's celebrated career as a cartoonist, author, and academic, as reported by MaltaToday and TVM News.

## Sources (4)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/gorg-mallias-funeral-to-be-held-in-qormi-this-saturday/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/gorg-mallia-academic-cartoonist-and-childrens-author-dies-aged-68/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143846/cartoonist_or_mallia_draws_his_last_smile_at_68)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/gorg-mallia-dies-aged-68/ "Author academic and cartoonist Ġorġ Mallia dies aged 68")

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