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A helicopter operated by Lady Lori Helicopters crashed Wednesday morning in Kenya’s Mount Ololokwe foothills, killing seven people including José Suárez, a prominent television executive based in Florida. Suárez, 55, served as president and general manager of Telemundo-owned television stations serving the Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers markets. The aircraft went down shortly after 9:10 a.m. while transporting tourists to the Loisaba Conservancy, according to Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Suárez built a distinguished career spanning more than two decades with NBCUniversal News Group, beginning as a reporter and anchor before advancing into management positions. His professional experience extended across multiple television markets, including San Antonio, Sacramento, Fresno, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas, as well as leadership roles at NBC6 and Telemundo 51 in Miami. He oversaw programming, digital operations, and creative strategy for the Telemundo Station Group throughout his tenure.
Colleagues at NBCUniversal mourned Suárez’s death in a joint statement from executives Cesar Conde, Valari Staab, and José Cancela, characterizing him as “a deeply respected leader and beloved friend and colleague” who brought “energy, humor, warmth, and a strong sense of purpose” to every professional endeavor.
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