Monday, May 2, 2022

The Passing Of A True Philly Broadcast Pioneer

Diego Castellanos, the longtime host of 6 ABC'S Puerto Rican Panorama, has passed away. 
He was 88 years old. Castellanos was a leading voice for the Hispanic community in Philadelphia and beyond. For nearly 50 years he hosted a program that addressed the needs of his growing community. 
The show ran from 1970 until Castellanos' retirement in 2018. 
Diego was a wonderful person -- a sweet, soft-spoken man who welcomed everyone with warmth and understanding. Diego's show was home to countless celebrities and dignitaries, giving an important voice to the Hispanic community. Castellanos was also honored with an induction into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2002. 
Castellanos' family issued this statement to Action News: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our dad, Dr. Diego Castellanos, passed away this morning. We wanted to share this news with you because he so loved being a part of the WPVI ABC family. After his family, his show was one of his proudest achievements." Services are currently being arranged.

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