José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at 55 in Helicopter Crash
The president and general manager of several of Telemundo‘s Florida TV stations was one of four Americans who died in the crash in northeastern Kenya The post José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at 55 in Helicopter Crash appeared first on TheWrap .
Telemundo executive José Suárez, 55, perished in a helicopter crash in northeastern Kenya. Among the four Americans who lost their lives were six passengers and the pilot. The crash occurred in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, according to Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority. Suárez was president and general manager of several Telemundo TV stations in Florida.
NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde confirmed Suárez's death in a message to NBCU employees. The memo praised Suárez as a respected leader, a beloved friend and colleague, and an exceptional mentor. NBCU expressed condolences to Suárez's loved ones and colleagues, promising to honor his life and legacy. Suárez had spent over 18 years with Telemundo and NBC-owned stations, including Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers-Naples, Florida.
He was promoted to his current position in February 2024 and previously worked at stations in Utah, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Sacramento, and Fresno, California. Suárez's career was marked by his work in local news, having held positions at CW South Florida, Fox Toledo, and NBC 3 San Angelo. He received numerous awards for his work, including local Emmy Awards and AP awards.
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