GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Net News publisher Desmond Seales, who underwent emergency heart surgery in Miami on 24 June, passed away on Saturday morning, 3 July. He was 71.
Desmond Seales, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Net News Group. Mr Seales had been ill with flu-like symptoms for several days prior to his air-lift to a Miami hospital late on Wednesday, 23 June, where he underwent emergency heart surgery in Miami on 24 June, and was thought to be improving.
Mr Seales had been involved in publishing and media in the Cayman Islands for some 40 years, starting with the Nor’wester magazine in the 70s. Always a pioneer in his field, he was also instrumental in bringing the first broadcast television service to Grand Cayman.
Often a controversial figure in the community, his presence and influence will be missed by all.
Pastor Al Ebanks, a close friend of Mr Seales, said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Seales’ family, employees and friends during this difficult time.”
Source: Caribbean Net News
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