Ugly BettycreatorSilvio Horta‘s cause of death has been revealed.
Horta, 45, wasfound dead in Miamion Tuesday. A representative for Horta confirmed his death to PEOPLE but could not provide further details at the time.
A complete autopsy and toxicology report are still pending.
A service will be held in Miami, with a memorial service to be announced in Los Angeles.
After news of his death broke,Ugly BettystarAmerica Ferrerashared atouching tributeto the late screenwriter on Instagram. They worked together on the ABC sitcom from 2006 to 2010.
“I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news ofUgly Bettycreator, Silvio Horta’s death,” Ferrera began her post, sharing a photo with Horta after their Golden Globes win in 2007.
Silvio Horta.Michael Caulfield/WireImage
“His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light,” she wrote. “I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of the wholeUgly Bettyfamily who feel this loss so deeply.”
Ferrera played the titular role in Horta’sUgly Betty,an adaptation of the Colombian telenovela,Yo Soy Betty, La Fea.The show debuted to critical acclaim, winning a Golden Globe in 2007 and being nominated at the Emmys that same year.
America Ferrera and Silvio Horta.Vince Bucci/Getty Images
Ferrera won outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her role at both the Emmys and the Golden Globes that same year.
Horta previously spoke about how some aspects of his own life made their way into the beloved series.
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source: people.com
