One of the first things he did when he arrived was incredibly selfless - volunteer to teach computer skills to the less fortunate. He did this out of the public spotlight, driven only by his desire to give back to the community he loved.
However, it was just over a year ago that we saw another side of Edgardo – an unbreakable resolve to defeat the impossible. He refused to give up in the face of a fast-spreading and fully incurable disease. He pushed himself to the limits, returning to the air throughout his treatment and remaining positive and upbeat through it all. He was our inspiration – and we loved him.
Telemundo s Edgardo del Villar dies at 51 after cancer battle
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Edgardo del Villar, a Telemundo news anchor, dies of cancer at 51
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News anchor Edgardo del Villar died Sunday after a brave and public battle with brain cancer, Telemundo station WNJU announced.
He was 51.
He died at his Bergen County, New Jersey, home with his wife, Carolina, and his family by his side. © Alexander Tamargo Billboard Latin 2015 Finalists Nominations Press Conference (Alexander Tamargo / WireImage)
Del Villar joined the Spanish-language station, which serves the New York and New Jersey area, in 2017 after working at the Telemundo network’s headquarters in Miami. Originally from Mexico, he worked in radio and print before joining the network in 2013.