'Real Housewives of Miami' star and businessman Herman Echevarria is dead
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A prominent South Florida businessman who appeared on “Real Housewives of Miami,” was found Monday morning in a Miami hotel, according to E! News.
The body of Herman Echevarria Sr. was found at the Epic Hotel in Miami, the entertainment outlet reported.
Echevarria and his then-wife, Alexia, founded Venue magazine and starred in “Real Housewives of Miami.” They separated in 2015 after 15 years of marriage and divorced earlier this year.
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Family members and employees became concerned after Echevarria failed to answer his phone and did not go to work Monday.
E! News reported that he is believed to have suffered a heart attack, but a final determination will be made by a medical examiner.
"The Echevarria family is heartbroken over the sudden passing of our patriarch, Herman Echevarria, this morning. He was a family man, a hardworking businessman, dedicated to helping others and a pillar of his community [who] was loved by everyone who's life he touched," Alexia said in a statement quoted by E! News. "We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving."
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Echevarria was born in Cuba and at one time served on the council of the city of Hialeah.
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued a statement praising Echevarria.
“His work as a successful entrepreneur, respected business leader, philanthropist and devoted family man represented the very best of our community,” the statement read. “His creative mind and compassionate heart were a gift to all who had the good fortune to know him.”
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