Ariadne Artiles congratulates her father-in-law, José María García, and shows the legendary announcer in privacy with his grandchildren

José María García Pérez, popularly known as 'Butanito', is one of the fathers of sports journalism in our country.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
13 November 2023 Monday 16:07
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Ariadne Artiles congratulates her father-in-law, José María García, and shows the legendary announcer in privacy with his grandchildren

José María García Pérez, popularly known as 'Butanito', is one of the fathers of sports journalism in our country. Furthermore, the man from Madrid by birth is considered one of the most iconic and important radio hosts in the history of Spanish radio broadcasting.

After almost 40 years in front of the microphones, García retired to focus on his family and loved ones. However, the journalist has not stopped appearing in documentaries, specials on certain topics, interviews, etc.

For García, his family has always been very important. In some interviews, the communication professional has stated that, after having experienced the most absolute fame and having had contact with footballers and very important people in our country, his family has always been a priority for him.

Yesterday, November 13, 'Butanito' turned 80 years old. Although he is a fairly reserved person with his private life, his daughter-in-law, model Ariadne Artiles, has shared a tender publication in which she shows how they have celebrated such an important day in the announcer's life.

''You can have a good father-in-law or you can have the best. Today you turn 80 Super (as those of us who love you very much call you) with that desire and that captivating strength that only you can transmit and I love listening to you. How lucky to have you in our lives, the crazy super grandpa has us all crazy in love in this family,' the famous mannequin wrote in the publication that she shared with her more than 600,000 followers.

''For another 80 if life allows it because we miss you very much. I love you very much, father-in-law,' he stated in the title of the carousel of images and videos in which you can see the happy man with the model, as well as playing with his grandchildren and spending time with the family.

The acclaimed model's post has caused a lot of talk on the influencers' favorite social network and many fans of the speaker have wanted to dedicate some nice words to her to celebrate her 80th birthday. Many followers of Artiles have also left messages commenting on the beautiful family picture .

''In another life I hope to have a father-in-law like that'', ''The best, you are privileged to have him as a father-in-law and grandfather of those wonderful girls'', ''How beautiful! But he is great. Congratulations'', ''Congratulations'', ''Very great García. And tender in his role as a supergrandfather. Congratulations'' or ''There are many of us who miss you on the airwaves''.