:format(jpeg):focal(4895x2825:4905x2815)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gfrmedia/BOIQIMQ5WRGNTG5UPQ5WX6Y5II.jpg "Veteran journalist Ramon Enrique Torres has passed away")
Senior journalist Ramon Enrique Torres He died at the age of 71 His children Lisa, Enrique and Xavier Torres said this morning because of complications related to the cancer that affected him.
“Dad was dedicated to his work and family. During these two years of his recovery we have received the love and respect of family, his co-workers, friends, and especially his own and beloved people of Ponce. We are grateful to the people of Puerto Rico for supporting us and recognizing our family during this difficult time. “We ask the media to give us the space to manage the process at this time.”The announcer’s children revealed in a press release.
The family said they will announce the details of the funeral soon.
In October 2021, Torres was diagnosed with throat cancer.
After initial diagnosis and subsequent treatment, In April 2022, her children reported a relapse. “It’s our turn. Our dear father Ramon Enrique Torres is facing a strong health check, throat cancer. After being diagnosed in October, we went through a difficult phase of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Currently, he is receiving medical treatment and is recovering,” his son said at the time. explained.
“We’re a united family and that’s how we’ve faced this process. We’ll fight together until Dad wins.”, he added. “Dad is doing well… staying positive, focused on his health and beating cancer,” she noted, thanking the outpouring of affection during this difficult process. “Please include him in your prayers,” he urged.
Since then, He underwent various treatments including radiotherapy and chemotherapy.. Among these, in July 2022 he was admitted to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and underwent intensive care.
Ramon Enrique Torres was born on October 26, 1952 in Ponce. He started his life as Television reporter at Telemundo in 1976, next to senior anchor Aníbal González Irizarry. Subsequently, Joined TeleOnce (1986) as an anchor news.
In 2011, he was joined by his daughter Lisa Torres, who followed in his footsteps in newscasts. your tomorrowAlso on TeleOnes.
The veteran journalist’s most recent work Statement 79A mega TV production, with his daughter.
