R.I.P.: Hispanic San Antonio Radio Personality Alberto Alegre

Alberto Alegre

The Alpha Media family mourns the death of a popular morning host on Spanish-language radio station Norteño 104.1.Popular Spanish radio talk show host Alberto Alegre has died at age 60

According to KSAT,  Alegre (real name Alberto Calvo) died Saturday of complications from a blood infection.

“Every radio station he's ever worked in throughout Texas, he's always brought the ratings up,” said Alejandro Calvo, his son. “He's had proclamations in El Paso for his own day. He's had a proclamation in Houston for all of his efforts.”

Alegre was a staple in the Spanish radio community, as he’s been in the business for 43 years.

He won the title of best “Spanish Format Personality of the Year" winning the prestigious Marconi Radio Award. He also hosted the Tejano Music Awards twice, but what he was most known for was his service to others.

“He had such a huge heart,” said Alan Calvo, his other son. “The heart of a bull. He was so sensitive. He just did not like the underdog to not be known.”