Mourning in the sporting world: Silvio Luiz, iconic narrator, dies at age 89 in São Paulo
According to information from Oswaldo Cruz Hospital, where he had been hospitalized since May 8, the narrator died at 9:40 am this Thursday (16), due to multiple organ failure.
Silvio Luiz, sports journalist - Photo Reproduction/ Antônio Chahestian/Record
Silvio Luiz, renowned sports narrator, left us this Thursday (16) at the age of 89, in the city of São Paulo. His death was confirmed by Oswaldo Cruz Hospital, where he has been under care since May 8th. Death occurred at 9:40 am, due to multiple organ failure. He leaves a wife and three children.
"Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz informs that the patient Mr. Sylvio Luiz Perez Machado de Souza, 89, passed away this Thursday (16) at 9:40 am, as a result of multiple organ failure. The sports narrator and journalist was admitted to the ICU of the Hospital since May 8. Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz regrets his death, the management, medical and care team sympathize with family and friends in this moment of pain.
Career
Throughout his career, Silvio Luiz was present in several historical moments of Brazilian sport, narrating memorable moments of national and international football. His voice became synonymous with emotion for millions of fans, who faithfully followed him in every move, goal and achievement. Born in 1934, in the capital of São Paulo, Silvio Luiz began his career in the 1950s at Rádio São Paulo, doing voice-overs and participating in radio soap operas. Soon after, he became a reporter at Rádio Record. In 1960, he moved to Rádio Bandeirantes, but soon returned to Record.
In addition to his work on radio, Silvio Luiz also left his mark on television. His time at different broadcasters contributed to further popularizing his name among sports lovers, consolidating him as one of the main references in Brazilian sports journalism. On television, its history began on the old TV Paulista, in 1952, where he stood out as the pioneering field reporter in Brazilian sports coverage. In just 18 days after the start of TV Record broadcasts, in 1953, he joined the sports team, forming the channel's inaugural group of professionals.
In 1956, he participated in the first interstate sports broadcast on Brazilian TV, between Record and TV Rio. In the same year, in partnership with Silvio Luiz, the broadcasters Record and TV Rio carried out the first simultaneous broadcast of a Brazilian Football Team game. , covering São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, in response to a provocation from TV Tupi.
In 1958, explored his talent as an actor in two soap operas, including the first version of "Éramos Seis" and "Cela da Morte". Later, he was part of the team at the former TV Excelsior, returning to Record in 1968 as a judge on the program "Quem Tem Medo da Verdade?". In 1971, he returned to the sporting world as a presenter and narrator, becoming an audience leader in São Paulo. In 1976, he took on the role of programming director at Record and became the station's main sports narrator after the death of Geraldo José de Almeida.
Silvio introduced new characteristics to television sports narration, such as humor, relaxation and irony, breaking with the traditional radio style. During his time at Record, popularized several expressions, such as "For the prophet's beard", "For the love of my little children", "Eye on the move", "He shook the grass at the bottom of the goal", "He's going to send it in the middle of the pagoda", "He burned the film" and " Now it’s time to close the coffin and kiss the widow.”
He won two awards from Aceesp (Association of Sports Chroniclers of the State of São Paulo): one as a TV narrator, in 2015, and another as a recommendation from the competition's board, in 2010. Furthermore, in 2012, he was awarded the Award Communicate like the best sports announcer.
Health
Silvio was hospitalized for the first time in April, after feeling unwell during the broadcast of the Campeonato Paulista final between Palmeiras and Santos. During Record's online broadcast, where he was accompanied by comedians Bola and Carioca, one of his colleagues noticed that something was wrong and alerted the production team. Silvio had difficulty speaking and had to be rescued by firefighters. He was then taken to Oswaldo Cruz Hospital, where he remained until April 30, when he was discharged after undergoing tests. Unfortunately, Silvio had a new episode of malaise on April 8, which led to him being hospitalized again.
Repercussion
Outside of the microphones, Silvio Luiz was known for his friendliness and charisma, winning not only professional colleagues, but also the affection and respect of everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Comedian Carioca, who works with Silvio, took to social media to pay tribute.
"Our last photo, Rest in peace my idol, friend, father, co-worker. Thank you very much Lord for putting @silvioluizbarbas in my life… Unbelievably it was a boy who loved him on TV, I became a friend and co-worker. Silvio I will love you forever, forever. You are an example, I want to be like you, work and do what you like until the end. I love you.
Marcos Chiesa, the presenter known as Bola and a professional friend of the narrator, expressed his regret for the loss.
"What a sad day, it's crazy. Thank God I had the opportunity to tell you in life the honor and privilege I had in working by your side. May God welcome you with open arms my brother @silvioluizbarbas and comfort your family and friends Thank you very much for the love, laughter and lessons, what a sad day. You will be greatly missed," he wrote.
President Lula expressed his condolences to the narrator and reflected on the recent losses of renowned sports journalism professionals.
"A very sad day for Brazilian sports journalism. In addition to our dear Antero Greco, we said goodbye to radio broadcaster Washington Rodrigues, Apolinho, a decades-long career of love for football and Flamengo, and beloved by all fans. And the great Sports announcer Silvio Luiz, one of the most creative narrators of all time, with many catchphrases, such as “olho no lance”, which became common expressions in Brazilian conversations. At the same time, we lost three great names with whom we experienced so many emotions together. sport. My condolences to family, friends, listeners, viewers and millions of admirers who will miss these three great talents in sports journalism."
