Brazilian Media Icon Silvio Santos Dies at 93

The beloved TV host and SBT network founder leaves a lasting legacy in Brazilian entertainment.

Silvio Santos, born Senor Abravanel, passed away from bronchopneumonia after being hospitalized with H1N1 flu.
He founded SBT TV in the 1980s, making it one of Brazil's top three TV networks.
Santos was known for his charismatic hosting style and popular game shows, particularly among lower-income families.
He was a significant figure in Brazilian media, compared to Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg by Forbes.
Santos' ventures extended beyond TV to cosmetics, finance, and real estate, with a net worth estimated at $380 million in 2020.