Jorge Berry was a renowned Mexican journalist who had a long and successful career in news and sports. He passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 67, after being diagnosed with brain death. He was hospitalized in Puerto Vallarta, where he spent his last years. In this article, we will pay tribute to his life and legacy, and remember some of his most memorable moments.
A Passionate Journalist
Jorge Berry was born in Mexico City in 1956. His age was 67 years old at the time of his death. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Universidad Iberoamericana and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York. He had been a fan of sports since he was a child, especially football and American football.
He started his career with Televisa in the 1970s, where he worked as a reporter, correspondent, and anchor for various news and sports programs. He became the voice of the Raiders in their home games in 1983, and received a Super Bowl ring when the team won the championship in 1984. He was the only Mexican journalist to achieve this feat.
He also worked for ECO, where he was the vice president of the news system and hosted the show Este Domingo. He moved to Los Angeles in 1995, where he worked for Channel 34 and Univision. He returned to Mexico in 2000, and joined Primero Noticias as the main anchor, alongside Lourdes Ramos. He left Televisa in 2002, and became a columnist for El Financiero, where he wrote about politics, economics, and culture.
A Rocker at Heart
Besides his passion for journalism, Jorge Berry also loved music. He was a rock fan since his youth, and even founded a band called Pop Music Team. He played the guitar and sang songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and other rock legends. He often shared his musical tastes and opinions on his social media accounts, where he had thousands of followers.
He also had a brief marriage with another famous journalist, Lolita Ayala, in the early 1980s. They divorced after less than a year, but remained friends. He had three children from another relationship: Alejandro, Jorge Jr., and Ana Paula. His son Alejandro followed his footsteps and became a journalist as well.
A Legacy to Remember
Jorge Berry was one of the most respected and influential journalists in Mexico. He covered some of the most important events in the country and the world, such as elections, natural disasters, wars, sports tournaments, and cultural phenomena. He was known for his professionalism, charisma, humor, and critical thinking.
He received many awards and recognitions for his work, such as the National Journalism Award, the Golden Microphone Award, and the Premio Ondas. He also wrote several books, such as La historia de los mundiales (The History of the World Cups), El poder de la información (The Power of Information), and La guerra de los medios (The War of the Media).
He died surrounded by his family and friends, who expressed their sorrow and admiration for him on social media. Many colleagues, celebrities, politicians, and fans also paid tribute to him and thanked him for his contributions to journalism and society.
Jorge Berry was a legendary journalist who loved sports and music. He left a mark on Mexican media and culture that will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Jorge Berry.
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