Don Browne, Former NBC Executive and Telemundo President, Dies at 80

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Jaden Thompson Don Browne, president of Telemundo Communications Group from 2005 to 2009, died Aug. 29 at his home in Miami Beach after battling a brain tumor.

He was 80. Browne was known for steering the growth of Telemundo’s original content production. Under his direction, a partnership was established with Mexico’s Televisa to bring Telemundo content to Mexico, and the company experienced record-breaking ratings. “As a pioneer of Telemundo’s signature original content productions, Don leaves behind a legacy of championing Spanish-language media and Hispanics at Telemundo and throughout the industry,” Telemundo said in a statement. “A visionary leader, Don earned a national reputation for his leadership in the recruitment and career development of women and minorities.

His memory as a dedicated father, husband, friend and mentor to so many will be cherished by all of his colleagues and the entire Telemundo family.” Before his time running Telemundo in Miami, Browne was president and general manager of WTVJ-TV, NBC’s station based in Miami.

Prior to WTVJ, Browne served as executive vice president of NBC News in New York from 1991 to 1993. During his time in New York, he oversaw “Today” show and helped launch “Dateline.” A longtime proponent of the U.S.