Telemundo executive José Alberto Suárez dies at age 55 following a helicopter crash in Kenya, according to NBCUniversal. The broadcaster says Suárez, who led Telemundo television stations in Florida, is among those killed. NBC6 reports that the crash takes place in Samburu County in northeastern Kenya.
Multiple outlets identify Suárez as president and general manager of Telemundo stations in Orlando and Tampa, along with Telemundo Fort Myers–Naples. Deadline and Variety both cite NBC6 reporting that he died on Wednesday, August 19. NBC6 also reports that Suárez is one of four Americans who die in the crash, while details beyond the location and fatalities are not elaborated in the provided coverage.
Across the accounts, the emphasis is consistent on Suárez’s role at Telemundo, his age, and the fact that NBCUniversal confirms his death connected to the Kenya helicopter crash. The outlets differ mainly in how they describe the stations he oversees and how they phrase the timing and confirmation of the news release.
