Daniele Compatangelo, an Italian journalist working at the White House and President of the White House Foreign Correspondents Association (WHFCA), has died following a heart attack. Compatangelo was a correspondent for the Italian La7 television channel. His unexpected death has been met with shock and sadness within the White House press corps. He held a prominent position as the head of the WHFCA, advocating for the rights and access of foreign journalists covering the US administration. Further details surrounding his passing have not yet been released. Compatangelo’s contribution to international journalism and his leadership within the WHFCA will be remembered. His passing marks a significant loss for the journalistic community.