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Silvio Horta (August 14, 1974 – January 7, 2020) was an American screenwriter and television producer widely noted for adapting the hit Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea into the ABC series Ugly Betty. Horta served as head writer and executive producer on the series.
Jan 7, 2020 · Silvio Horta, creator of ABC’s popular series “Ugly Betty,” was found dead in a Miami motel room on Tuesday in an apparent suicide. He was 45.
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Jan 8, 2020 · The creator of the hit US TV sitcom Ugly Betty, Silvio Horta, has died aged 45, his representative has confirmed. The show's star America Ferrera said she was "stunned and heartbroken" after...
Jan 8, 2020 · Silvio Horta, the creator of the hit sitcom Ugly Betty, took his own life with a gunshot wound to the head in Miami. He had a history of addiction and depression, and was praised by his co-star America Ferrera for his talent and creativity.
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Jan 7, 2020 · Silvio Horta, the creator and executive producer of the ABC series Ugly Betty, has died in Miami, his agent confirmed Tuesday. He was 45.
Jan 9, 2020 · Tributes are being paid to Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta following his death at the age of 45. Star of the popular TV comedy-drama America Ferrera said she was "stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news" in a post on Instagram alongside a picture tribute.
Jan 8, 2020 · Silvio Horta, writer and producer of ABC’s popular television series “Ugly Betty,” has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 45.
