Hilton Gomes de Souza, known professionally as Hilton Gomes (23 May 1924 – 17 October 1999), was a Brazilian

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, publicist and journalist. Gomes was the first anchorman of ''

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'', the most-watched Brazilian news program, aired by

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Biography

Hilton Gomes began his television career in 1951 on the now extinct

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, being the first anchor on Brazilian television. He covered important coverage in the 60s, such as the

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and the arrival of

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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

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Death

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

References

1924 births 1999 deaths Brazilian television news anchors Brazilian television presenters Mass media people from Rio de Janeiro (city) {{Brazil-journalist-stub