The broadcaster was 82 years old and had been hospitalised for three weeks. With 'O Passageiro da Noite', he was a pioneer in Portugal for open-line radio programmes, before establishing a partnership with Herman José.
Cândido Mota, historic radio host and accomplice of Herman José on television, has died
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- Cândido Mota, historic radio host and accomplice of Herman José on television, has died • publico.pt
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