Writer And Producer Silvio Horta Dead At 45

Silvio Horta, a writer and producer who created Ugly Betty, died Tuesday in a hotel room in Miami, Florida. He was 45 years old.

Silvio Horta’s agent confirmed that the writer and producer died in Miami, Florida. As of this writing, Horta’s agent didn’t give information about his cause of death.

According to Variety, his body was discovered in a hotel room. Sources told Variety that he died of a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

America Ferrera, an actress who starred in the American version of “Ugly Betty,” posted on her Instagram account about his passing.

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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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Silvio Horta was the producer of the American version of “Ugly Betty,” which was adapted from the hit Colombian series “Yo soy Betty, la fea.”

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