Mexican actors who deceased at age 66
Here are 3 famous actors from Mexico died at 66:
Santo
Santo (September 23, 1917 Tulancingo-February 5, 1984 Mexico City) otherwise known as Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta, The Saint or El Santo was a Mexican actor and wrestler. His children are called El Hijo del Santo, Alejandro, María de los Ángeles, Héctor Rodolfo, Blanca Lilia, Víctor Manuel, Miguel Ángel, Silvia Yolanda, María de Lourdes and Mercedes.
He died caused by myocardial infarction.
Santo was born in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, but eventually moved to Mexico City where he became an iconic figure in both the wrestling and film industries. He began his wrestling career in 1934 and quickly rose to fame for his signature silver mask and blue tights. He continued wrestling until 1982, when he retired after over 5,000 matches.
In addition to his wrestling career, Santo also appeared in over 50 films, primarily in the genre of Mexican "lucha libre" movies, which featured masked wrestlers as the heroes. Santo played the titular character in many of these films, which became hugely popular not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America.
Santo's influence on popular culture was immense, and he remains an icon in Mexico and beyond. His legacy continues through his son El Hijo del Santo, who has followed in his father's footsteps as a wrestler and actor.
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Jorge Russek
Jorge Russek (January 4, 1932 Guaymas-July 30, 1998) a.k.a. Jorge Rossek, Jorge Rusek, Jorge Russeck or George Russek was a Mexican actor. He had two children, Vanessa Russek Elvira and July Russek Elvira.
He died in myocardial infarction.
Jorge Russek began his acting career in the 1960s and went on to appear in over 100 films and television shows. He was known for playing tough, no-nonsense characters and was a popular choice for roles in action movies. Some of his most notable film credits include "El Puro" (1969), "The Black Windmill" (1974) and "The Return of Captain Invincible" (1983). In addition to his work on screen, Russek was also active in Mexican theater, having worked with the National Theater Company. He was a respected actor in Mexico and his contributions to film and theater are still recognized today.
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Rodolfo de Anda
Rodolfo de Anda (July 6, 1943 Mexico City-February 1, 2010 Aguascalientes) a.k.a. Rodolfo De Anda, Rodolfo de Anda S., Clint Warner or el niño Rodolfo de Anda was a Mexican actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer.
He died as a result of diabetes mellitus.
Rodolfo de Anda came from a family of actors and began acting as a child. He appeared in over 120 films throughout his career, often in leading roles, and was known for his work in the Western genre. In addition to his work in film, de Anda also worked in television, producing and directing several series. He was also a successful businessman, owning several theaters and production companies. Despite his success, de Anda was known for his humility and generosity toward his colleagues in the film industry. His death was greatly mourned by the Mexican film community.
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