Сотрудник Good Morning America Франсиско Сальдаña скончался на 71 году жизни

- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Good Morning America has mourned the shock death of beloved staffer Francisco 'Fran' Saldana. The show concluded on Thursday with a heartbreaking on-air tribute to the longtime television engineer who died August 29 at age 70. 'Before we go today, we want to celebrate Francisco Saldana, a beloved member of the GMA family,' Rebecca Jarvis told viewers as a photo carousel of Saldana flashed on screen. Jarvis described how the Dominican Republic native had enjoyed 'an extraordinary career' after starting out in TV in his home country before making his way to the US. 'He did everything from launching cable systems to teaching college before coming to ABC and becoming a treasured member of the GMA engineering team,' Whit Johnson shared. 'We'll remember him for his curiosity, love of travel and gardening, and his humor,' he added. 'He will be missed.' In response to which, Gio Benitez echoed: 'We will miss him.' Good Morning America has mourned the shock death of beloved staffer Francisco 'Fran' Saldaña Saldana, who lived in Newark, New Jersey, died of congestive heart failure late last month. The TV veteran is survived by his wife of 22 years, Soraida Peres, as well as his two sons, Charles and Lucas. An obituary, shared by Megaro Memorial Home, applauded his 52 years in the industry before heaping praise on his character. It read: 'In and out of the workplace, Fran was known for his energy, savviness and dark humor. 'At his core he had a passion for problem solving. 'He was a loyal friend, mentor to many, an avid gardener, and a fervent follower of politics and current world events. 'He cared deeply about his community and advocated for his neighborhood.' The touching tribute stated that he thrived in travel, learning about cultures, cycling and great food, adding: 'But, those activities only mattered to him most if his family was by his side all the way through.' Saldana, who lived in Newark, New Jersey, died of congestive heart failure late last month 'Fran doted over his home and all it entailed with a keen eye and restless passion. 'It wasn’t uncommon to find him outside, cutting the grass, watering his plants, blowing leaves. 'And of course, whenever someone happened by, he would drop everything to engage in lengthy conversation.' 'The world was his rock, and he cherished every human being that happened into his orbit,' it concluded.