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Hilton Gomes

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Hilton Gomes
Born
Hilton Gomes de Souza

(1924-05-23)23 May 1924
Died17 October 1999(1999-10-17) (aged 75)
Occupation(s)Journalist, publicist, Anchor
Years active1951–1989
Notable credit(s)Jornal Nacional
(1969–1972)
SpouseMaria Alice Esteves Gomes de Souza
Children4
RelativesRogério Gomes [pt]

Hilton Gomes de Souza, known professionally as Hilton Gomes (23 May 1924 – 17 October 1999), was a Brazilian newscaster, publicist and journalist. Gomes was the first anchorman of Jornal Nacional, the most-watched Brazilian news program, aired by TV Globo.[1]

Biography

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Hilton Gomes began his television career in 1951 on the now extinct TV Tupi, being the first anchor on Brazilian television. He covered important coverage in the 60s, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the arrival of Apollo 11 on the Moon. Hilton Gomes was also successful as the presenter of talk shows, such as 'Oh, Que Delícia de Show', and the 'Festival Internacional da Canção'. His last job as an anchor was on TV Bandeirantes in the 80s.[1]

Death

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Gomes died on 17 October 1999, in Rio de Janeiro, aged 75, due to heart problems.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hilton Gomes". Memória Globo (in Portuguese). 28 October 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Corpo de Hilton Gomes será enterrado no Rio". Diário do Grande ABC (in Portuguese). 18 October 1999. Retrieved 22 February 2024.