I am at a loss of words...my goodness...Alberto brought a larger-than-life spirit to this profession, our department, and all the students he mentored throughout his career. No way to describe the magnitude of this loss...RIP.
From @Cutler_econ Dear economist friends. I am very sad to report that Alberto Alesina passed away today. Apparently, he was hiking with his beloved wife Susan and had a heart attack. He was a great treasure whom we shall all miss.