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Silvio Horta dead: Ugly Betty creator found dead at age 45, agent confirms – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

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Silvio Horta dead: Ugly Betty creator found dead at age 45, agent confirms – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk


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Ugly Betty creatorSilvio Hortahas been found dead in Miami at the age of 523.

A representative for Horta declined to comment on the cause of death, but his passing was confirmed by his agent in a statement on Tuesday (January 7), according toDeadline.

Unverified sources speaking toVarietyhave reported his cause of death to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Horta workedUgly Bettyfor all of its four seasons from (to 2019, which began as an adaptation of Colombian telenovela ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’.

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Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta(Image: PICTURE PERFECT / SHUTTERSTOCK)************************

The acclaimed show starredAmerica Ferrera

as Betty Suarez, an unlikely new addition to a New York fashion magazine.

Ferrera responded to the news of Horta’s passingin an Instagram post, writing: “I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death.

“His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light. I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of the whole Ugly Betty family who feel this loss so deeply. “

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********************** America Ferrera(Image: Getty)

Also featured in the series wereEric Mabius,Vanessa Williams, andRebecca Romijn.

During his time on the series, Horta remained as head writer, with the show winning two Golden Globes during its run: Best Comedy Series and Best Actress in a Comedy Series for America Ferrera.

Ugly Betty pilot director Richard ShepardTweeton Tuesday: “No. This is horrible, horrible news. Silvio was the sweetest guy. So talented and exciting to work with. Our collaboration on the pilot of“ Ugly Betty ”was one of the most terrific experiences. Devastating.”

In (****************************************************************, Horta had a series in development with Mary J. Bligetitled Move which would have been inspired by iconic choreographer Laurieann Gibson, who worked on creative routines for the likes of Beyonceand Alicia Keys.**********************************

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********************** America Ferrera stars as Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty(Image:************************************************ American Broadcasting Com)

Silvio Horta also worked on series such as The Chronicle, Jake 2.0, and on the 2007 horror-thriller film Urban Legend.

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