Rolf Alsing

Rolf Arnold Engelbrekt Alsing (27 April 1948 – 7 April 2026) was a Swedish journalist, editor and author. He was best known for his work at Aftonbladet, where he served as editor-in-chief from 1985 to 1987 and as political editor from 1987 to 2001. Earlier in his career, he became Sweden's youngest editor-in-chief when he took over Nya Norrland in 1974, at the age of 26.

Early life

Alsing was born in Värmland in 1948. He grew up in the Norrstrand district of Karlstad.

Career

Alsing worked as editor-in-chief of Nya Norrland in Ångermanland. He later worked as editorial manager at Stockholms-Tidningen and Värmlands Folkblad. From 1985 to 1987 he was editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet, after which he served as the newspaper's political editor until 2001.

In 2008, Alsing became communications director at Karlstad University, a post he left in 2009.

Writings

Alongside his journalism, Alsing wrote books on media, politics and literature. His works included Prästunge och maskrosboll (2003), about writer Göran Tunström; Aftonbladet inifrån (2005), a book on the history of Aftonbladet; Tage Erlander (2010), published in the series Sveriges statsministrar under 100 år; and Fröding och kvinnorna (2011), about Gustaf Fröding.

Personal life and death

Alsing died on 7 April 2026, at the age of 78. He was the father of television and radio presenter Adam Alsing.

Bibliography

• Prästunge och maskrosboll (2003)
• Aftonbladet inifrån (2005)
• Tage Erlander (2010)
• Fröding och kvinnorna (2011)