'Ugly Betty' creator Silvio Horta found dead at 45

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Following the death of creator Silvio Horta in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, the coroner's office has released the results of their investigation.

The U.S. creator of hit comedy Ugly Betty has reportedly been found dead from a suspected suicide.

America Ferrera has been left “stunned and heartbroken” by the death of Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta.

Silvio Horta, executive producer of the hit television series, "Ugly Betty", photographed at his home in Los Angeles on April 11, 2008. (Photo by Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Silvio Horta, the creator of award-winning comedy show Ugly Betty, has been found dead.

He was found dead in the motel on Tuesday. Sources say that Horta died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, reports variety.com. A representative for Horta confirmed his death, but declined to comment on the nature of it. The American version of "Ugly Betty", which starred America Ferrera, ran for four seasons from 2006 to 2010 and was adapted from the hit Colombian telenovela "Yo soy Betty, la fea".

Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta has passed away at age 45.

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera said she is “stunned and heartbroken” after the death of show creator Silvio Horta.

Rest in peace, Silvio Horta. 

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