Darío Silva Silva: key obituary facts
Is Darío Silva Silva dead? Yes. Darío Silva Silva died on September 6, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Darío Silva Silva's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Darío Silva Silva known for?
He was a Colombian journalist.
More about Darío Silva Silva
Born: 27 June 1938.
Place of birth: Tarqui.
Gender: male.
Occupation: journalist, missionary, pastor, writer, theologian, businessperson, columnist, conferencier.
Nationality: Colombia.
Education: Traditional Protestant Episcopal Church.
Awards: Simón Bolívar award, Worthy of the City.
Career began: 1958.
Career ended: 2026.
Also known as: Dario Silva Silva.
Darío Silva Silva, a Colombian Evangelical pastor, died on September 6, 2026, aged 88.
Born in Tarqui, Huila, in 1938, he was known as a journalist, columnist, conferencier, theologian, missionary, preacher, writer, and businessman. He co-founded Los Papelípolas, the first cultural and literary group in Huila, and later helped establish the Protestant church Casa Sobre la Roca, where he served as general pastor.
His career spanned from 1958 to 2026, and his work also brought him recognition such as the Simón Bolívar award and the title Worthy of the City.