The world of journalism is in mourning. Sara Vítores, famous journalist, screenwriter and presenter of Cadena SER, died last Tuesday, September 24, at the age of 52. A news that, as expected, has filled his family, friends and colleagues with deep pain. The communications professional, originally from Ávila, He died of cholangiocarcinoma, a disease that causes cancer cells to form in the bile ducts. Even though it was a truly terrible diagnosis, Sara did not want to give up so easily, far from it. If there is something that has characterized him throughout this process of struggle, it is the courage with which he has faced this difficult and complicated disease. In addition, He did not hesitate for a single second to support the birth of what is called the Association of Biliary Tract Tumors (ATUVIBI).
In this way, a platform emerged with a very clear objective, which was none other than to offer help and support to patients who had received this diagnosis. And not only that, but it was a more than perfect way to join forces and, thus, to demand much more resources for research into this type of cancer. Despite everything and this intense fight, Sara did not manage to win the battle against the disease and this was a very hard blow for her family and those closest to her. Among them, his colleagues at Cadena SER who did not hesitate for a single second to echo this tragic news but, above all, they wanted to publicly say goodbye to their partner: “Optimistic, loving and detail-oriented. Sara was a person full of joy that she transmitted to her friends and colleagues. And that is how we will remember her.”they assured through the radio’s official social networks.
Sara Vitores’ career
Avila’s debut in the world of airwaves took place on RNE with Carlos Faraco, on Radio 3 with a program called Listeners without borders and even as director of Chichirichachiwith Juan Suarez. Then, Sara Vítores worked at the municipal radio of Alcalá de Henares.
One of the great job opportunities of his life came in 2006, when she decided to become a journalist for the weekly show Let’s live, it’s two days of the SER Chain. Little by little, it gained popularity. So much so that she also worked as an editor for other mythical radio spaces, such as Today or even Hour 25.
Although he was living one of the most beautiful and happiest moments of his life, in 2021 everything changed radically. And Sara was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare but at the same time quite aggressive type of cancer. Despite the fight and failing to win this battle, he won many others. And all this because he has become an example of hope but, in addition, he also leaves a truly spectacular personal and professional legacy. Her memory will continue to live on in her closest circle, among her listeners, but at the same time in this association in which she has been involved since its creation. Rest in peace.
