Silvio Santos, iconic Brazilian TV presenter and tycoondied on August 17 at age 93 of presumed natural causes. The celebrity was known for his bright smile and his famous catchphrase “Who wants money?”.
For decades he was the face of successful shows, including “El Programa Silvio Santos”, which aired from 1963 and became one of the television programs. older in Brazil.
He was a TV mogul in Brazil
In addition to owning the SBT television network, Santos created several successful variety shows, such as the “Show del Millón” and the reality show “Casa de los Artistas.”
His signature collar microphone allowed him to wave to the audience and launch money planes during his show, which sometimes lasted up to 10 hours.
Celebrities mourn his death
The news of his death moved millions of Brazilian homes tuning in to the “Silvio Santos Program” every weekend. Even soap opera stars also mourned his death.
Anita she was incredulous at the death of this icon of her country, which she knew thanks to his music: “There are people in this life that we imagine will never leave. Silvio Santos was one of them. Today Brazil says goodbye to one of our greatest TV and entertainment icons I will always fondly remember the moments we met and the countless laughs he gave us, your legacy will always live on in our hearts, I admired him deeply.”
Lucero He dedicated a touching farewell message to him on Instagram: “The great Silvio Santos, one of the greatest legends of television, leaves today leaving many sad hearts,” he wrote at the beginning. “May the king rest in peace, whom I had the immense fortune to meet and share with in some of his programs, verifying the tremendous figure and man he always was. I am very sorry for his passing. My deepest condolences. “
Venezuela Gabby Spanick He also expressed his regret for his departure on the same social network: “I love you, Silvio, I know that my Lord Jesus Christ has you up there in his arms. Thank you for so much and you will always be in my heart and feelings My deepest condolences to your family, SBT and Brazil… I love you and see you next year!”.
Marcus Ornellaswho comes from Brazil, is another celebrity who expressed his condolences: “He is a man who has an incredible story. It is an important loss, he is an example of life, not only for those of us who work or for those of us who watch television, as well as being an inspiration as that entrepreneur he has always been.
Xuxafamous presenter and children’s singer of the 1980s and 1990s, expressed her sorrow with a touching message: “May his family be embraced by God and may their hearts be warmed. We are all very close to the artist Silvio Santos and as a fan and admirer, I want to reiterate our respect to the artist who taught much, much more, to all presenters and fans of his art friends.
Source: univision
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