Journalist and commentator Rui Villara Viotti passed away today, Monday, at 7 am, in São Paulo, where he lived, at the age of 79.

He was still active commentating on tennis matches on TV Bandeirantes.

He had been hospitalized for 10 days.

The wake will be held at the Vila Alpina cemetery, and the burial will be at the same cemetery, at 17 pm.