Who was the TV host who died from the flu?

He show business, has dressed in mourning again, this after confirming the unfortunate
death
of the famous television host Mr. Abravanelbetter known as Silvio Santos.

What is known about his death?

Silvio Santos died this Saturday, August 17, at the Albert Einstein Hospital, at the age of 93, as a result of bronchopneumonia, following an influenza infection (H1N1).

He television host, was admitted to the hospital aforementioned past July 18, and was discharged two days later. However, he suffered a relapse on August 1st and was hospitalized again.

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“He lived 93 years to bring happiness and love to Brazilians. The family is very grateful for the more than 65 years of coexistence.”, the chain published on social networks SBT, founded by Santos and is now run by his daughter, Daniela Beyruti.

For his part, the president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted an emotional message on his account X. “His departure leaves a void in Brazilian television and marks the end of an era in the country’s communication. My deepest condolences and solidarity go out to his wife, his six daughters, his entire family, friends, employees of his companies and fans.”.

Who was Silvio Santos?

Silvio Santo Born on December 12, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro, with the name of Mr. Abravanelwas the son of a humble couple of Greek-Turkish Sephardic Jews who migrated to Brazil, after the end of the Empire Ottoman.

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Santos He began his career in radio in the 1980s. 1940but achieved immediate fame and success when he premiered his first variety show in 1961, ‘Let’s play hangman‘ on Brazilian TV.

Years later, the program was renamed “Silvio Santos Program”, which has been on the air ever since, passing through stations such as Tupi Balloon, Record and SBT.

Silvio Santos, He was also recognized for his entrepreneurial skills, as he managed to build a media empire in the South American country, with a wide range of companies in different sectors, such as banking, construction and cosmetics.