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Edgardo Del Villar

Anchor Edgardo del Villar leaves Telemundo 47 to focus on cancer battle

August 24, 2020 by Veronica Villafañe

Edgardo del Villar today announced his departure as anchor of Telemundo 47 and bid farewell to his audiences in a moving message, aired at the end of the station’s 6 pm newscast.

He shared he is leaving to focus on his battle with cancer.

Del Villar underwent surgery in August 2019, after being diagnosed with brain cancer. He was off the air for several months, returning to the anchor desk in November.

He took another medical leave earlier this year and had been off the air for several weeks, until his announcement today that he would not come back.

Here’s a translation of his heartfelt message:

“Hello, my friends. I’ve missed you. Allow me the honor of expressing my sincere appreciation for your trust and support, for welcoming me into your homes, for your many prayers, your well wishes and your love. I love you too.

You all know about my fight against cancer. It’s the toughest fight I’ve ever faced in my life. But I feel lucky, blessed, and eternally optimistic. I’ve decided to take some time to focus on my health, so you will no longer see me on Telemundo 47. It wasn’t easy, but all my efforts will now be applied to winning the battle against cancer.

With your continued prayers and well wishes, I know that I will be able to gain ground. Please keep in touch. I will share news on my progress whenever I can. I will continue to send blessings to you and your wonderful families.

Life has cycles that open and close, but they always leave us lessons that I will always cherish. I hope your cycles are full of happiness, adventure and love. Farewell, thank you and God bless you.”

Del Villar joined Telemundo 47 in 2017 after spending four years as a correspondent and anchor for Telemundo network in Miami. He replaced the legendary Jorge Ramos as main anchor, when he retired in 2018.

A station spokesperson says there are no plans to replace del Villar. Darling Burdiez will anchor the weeknight newscasts solo.

Message from Media Moves’ editor:

Edgardo, may you win the battle.

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Reader Interactions

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  1. Pilar says

    August 25, 2020 at 5:39 AM

    Dear EdgArdo our blessing and prayer are with you please keep positive our Jehovah is with you

    GOD BLESS YOU!

  2. James says

    August 25, 2020 at 11:16 AM

    Don’t lose your faith!!!!!!
    Edgar a great anchor!!!!

  3. Prince says

    August 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    This is very sad news. Edgardo always seemed as a very nice professional when he anchored news and shows for the network.

    Nuestras oraciones están contigo.

  4. marlen amadis says

    August 25, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    Nuestras oraciones siempre estaran contigo y no te preocupes Edgardo Dios esta en control fuerza y para adelante te esperaremos de vuelta con el favor de Dios cuidate y bendiciones

  5. Junaycy Montiel says

    August 25, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    Tenga Fe . Dios es nuestro medico por excelencia. El va a hacer la obra .

  6. Iris Rodrigue, says

    August 25, 2020 at 7:50 PM

    Sad praying for you and wish you the best

  7. Ana María Prieto says

    August 25, 2020 at 8:15 PM

    Querido Edgardo:
    Me alegro de que hayas tomado esa decisión para cuidarte, tú Salud primero y todos vamos a rezar para que te recuperes y que pronto te volvamos a ver.
    Inclínate por todas las recetas caseras y todo lo natural.
    No estés triste, ten mucha fe; porque la
    Fe mueve montañas.
    Un fuerte abrazo para ti y tu familia.
    Con todo cariño,

  8. Vivian says

    August 25, 2020 at 8:20 PM

    May God be the Dr’s guidance to heal him and may God give his family all the comfort that they all need in this difficult time. Praying for his health and may God put his healing hands on him. In Jesus name Amen! Que Dios ybla Virgencita lo proteja y cure.

  9. Juan R Garcia says

    August 25, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    Que Dios le dé la fortaleza para seguir luchando contra este terrible mal, mi familia y yo nos mantendremos pidiéndome a Dios por su salud.
    Espero poder verlo en la televisión pronto.
    Que Dios lo bendiga

  10. Gavin Martin says

    August 25, 2020 at 9:30 PM

    So Sad, keep the faith Edgardo, I hoping for you. I know you’ll beat it!!!

  11. Gloria W Ramos says

    August 25, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    Hola Edgardo, espero en Dios q pronto le ayude a recuperarse. No pierdas la fe y deposita toda tu confianza en Jehovah. Mis oraciones, para q pronto se restablezca y vuelva a su trabajo. Siempre deseando lo mejor para usted y su familia.
    Abrazos

  12. Ana González says

    August 25, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    Es muy triste enterarse de una noticia de esta naturaleza,sobretodo personas tan agradables y profesionales y más aún, nuestra gente, con la edad a su favor..Estamos en este mundo y a tu voluntad nos acogemos Señor.
    Edgardo, lo tendré en mis oraciones, arriba ese ánimo, que con Dios, TODO ES POSIBLE. Bendiciones y coraje. PRIMERO nuestro CREADOR, a ÉL aférrese y ÉL dirá.Mis mejores deseos de buena salud y éxitos futuros.

  13. Blanca Abaunza says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:12 AM

    Tenga mucha fé que Dios va a hacer su obra, mucha fortaleza y muchas bendiciones que queremos verlo de nuevo en Telemundo.

  14. Gladys Wong says

    August 26, 2020 at 3:35 AM

    Be blessed Edgardo.. GOD have many message and miracles. He will support you on your Journey.. Abd kindness and humble will be with you everlasting and beyond.. Get Well Soon.. With Prayers and good will.. Great Anchorman..

  15. Edna Mumba says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    God has already fought the batlle for you.. Happy days ahead.

  16. Amparo says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:27 AM

    Muchas bendiciones y que siempre se haga la voluntad de Dios que esté en tu corazón mucha fe y esperanza esta en mis oraciones aún no me conozca y para su familia igualmente mucha fe y esperanza

  17. Dulce M Catala says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:41 AM

    Dios te bendiga y el Señor todo lo puede mucha fe que aqui todos oraremos por tu salud y que el Señor te siga bendiciedo

  18. Dulce M Catala Rosario says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:47 AM

    Que Dios te cuide y que te salud para que sigas disfrutando de tu familia y seres querido, muchas bendiciones

  19. Celia Moffatt says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:09 AM

    No hay lucha que no se gane con la fe en Dios. Te deseo lo mejor. Que Dios te Bendiga en conjunto con tu linda familia. Te queremos. Mis oraciones están contigo.

  20. María says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    Señor Edgar Mucha fuerza Dios es el que tiene su última palabra , es el Doctor sus planes son perfecto , Estará en mis oraciones siga luchando Dios lo bendiga

  21. Rosa Amaya says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:54 AM

    Edgar, le deseo una pronta recuperación, sabemos que no es fácil pero tampoco imposible. Nuestro Señor puede hacer maravillas en nuestras vidas, usted es un hombre bueno al que siempre he admirando por su bonded en sus palabras.
    Dios y la Virgen Maria lo cubra con su manto.

  22. Monserrate matias says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:56 AM

    Que dios y la virgen esten contigo y que pongan sus manos sobre ti.y que Sean tus medicos ,mucha fe y siempre positivo cuidate mucho,mucha Fortaleza para ti y tu familia te vamos a estranar

  23. Basilia Castaneda says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:20 AM

    Eres muy valiente , no desmayes , Dios esta contigo Venceras

  24. Amanda Aviles says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:51 AM

    No pierdas las esperanzas ,pero lo más IIMPORTANTE ,Mantén tu FE, Dios es bueno ,pide que se te dará.Estaras en mis oraciones , con que Dios lo quiera ,tu estarás Sano, busca el Rosario de liberacion, aunque lo hagas lo más sencillo, EL ESCUCHA TU PLEGARIA ,BENDICIONES QUE DIOS TE LIBERE.

  25. Arnaldo Salinas says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    Lo vamos a Extrañar…..fe….Mucha fe….Sr Eduardo…..Dios esta con Nosotros…….Bendiciones y un Fuerte abrazo

  26. Carmen Guzman says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    Nuestro Padre siempre nos escucha y se que escuchara tus oraciones, la fe nos mantiene fuerte, jamas nos abandona, solo has que esta enfermedad no te consuma, no le dediques tiempo, que es tan preciado, cuidate mucho, increíble ser humano. Bendiciones.

  27. Maritza Cintron says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Dios te sane hermano mantente positivo pidele a Dios que restaure tu salud .No dejes a Dios por nada hablare a tu Salvador jesus agara el manto de Jesus y no lo sueltes.ten una relation con Jesus pidele que te sane el lo hara .Manten tu to go an jesus asi como vino la enfermedad se ira.Dios te cuide siempre.Dios sana Dios salva y tu eres su hijo .

  28. Elizabeth Molina says

    August 27, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time . You truly will be missed.

  29. Martha londono says

    September 13, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    Very sad He’s a professional in his career

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Emmy award-winning journalist and former president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). Currently a reporter for Voice of America, she has worked as an on-air reporter, anchor, writer and producer for Spanish and English-language TV, print and online media, including Univision, Telemundo, Fox 11 News in L.A. and the San Jose Mercury News.

Hispanic media and entertainment contributor to Forbes.

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