translated from Spanish: Mario Castillejos, Sports Commentator for Televisa

Monterrey.- Sports journalist Mario Castillejos died in the early morning of this day at the age of 60 in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, noticieros Televisa reported.According to the first reports, Castillejos suffered a heart attack during the early morning of this Wednesday, September 18 while in his home in the city of Monterrey.

His co-worker, Antonio Nelli, confirmed the news by sharing a message via his Twitter account on Wednesday at an early time.” I share with great pain that my partner Mario Castillejos came forward in the way. More than a co-worker, I’ll miss my brother. Rest partner,” the commentator wrote.

I share with great pain that my partner Mario Castillejos came forward in the way. More than a co-worker, I’m going to miss my brother. Rest, partner. pic.twitter.com/RFAY0Ct7tT — Antonio Nelli (@Antonio_Nelli)
September 18, 2019

His surprise death has caused a shrank in the field of sports journalism, where his career was widely recognized and his figure was beloved. His peculiar storytelling style forged a special place among the fans of the regal teams of Stripes and Tigers. He even became president of the latter in December 2004, but after three days he submitted his resignation due to the rejection of the fans for having “exceeded the limits”. In addition to being part of the Team of Televisa Deportes, Castillejos collaborated with Radio ABC and Cancha Grupo Reforma.

Original source in Spanish