Puerto Rican astrologer and television personality Walter Mercado has died. Hospital spokeswoman Sofía Luquis told the Associated Press on Sunday that Mercado died from kidney failure on Saturday night at the Auxilio Mutuo hospital in San Juan. Mercado’s daily TV appearances entertained many across Latin America for years. He worked briefly for TV stations based in Puerto Rico before moving to South Florida. AdvertisementHis catchphrase to his audience: “Above all, lots and lots of love.”Mercado never publicly stated his sexuality, but he was an icon in the gay community as someone who challenged the conservative television culture in Latin America.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 03, 2019 17:03 UTC