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'Ugly Betty' Creator Silvio Horta's Cause of Death Confirmed to Be Suicide

'Ugly Betty' Creator Silvio Horta's Cause of Death Confirmed to Be Suicide

Silvio Horta‘s cause of death has been confirmed. The Ugly Betty creator has died by suicide.

News spread this week that the 45-year-old had tragically passed away, but People is now confirming the official cause of death is a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Medical Examiner. He was found dead in a Miami, Florida motel room on Tuesday (January 7).

Our continued thoughts are with Silvio Horta‘s loved ones during this difficult time. America Ferrera, who starred in Ugly Betty, released a statement mourning Silvio‘s loss.

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