Jul 11, 04:36 PM

TV Producer Toni Cruz, Creator of ‘Operación Triunfo’, Dies at 78

Spanish television producer and musician Toni Cruz died on 11 July at the age of 78, according to people close to the family. The Girona-born executive had been battling a serious illness that forced him to step back from work in recent months. Cruz first gained prominence in the late 1960s as a founding member of the satirical pop trio La Trinca. In 1985 he co-founded Gestmusic, which went on to deliver some of Spain’s most popular television formats, including the late-night talk show “Crónicas Marcianas” and the talent contest “Operación Triunfo.” Beyond entertainment production, Cruz served as an external consultant to FC Barcelona, helping shape the club’s digital platform Barça One. He remained active in the sector through his company Reset TV until shortly before his death. Tributes from colleagues in the music and broadcasting industries highlighted his influence on Spanish popular culture over five decades.

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TV Producer Toni Cruz, Creator of ‘Operación Triunfo’, Dies at 78

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