Spanish actors who died due to Emphysema

Here are 1 famous actors from Spain died in Emphysema:

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal (March 8, 1926 Águilas-August 29, 2001 Bordeaux) also known as Francisco Rabal Valera, Paco Rabal, Paco or Francisco Valera was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director and voice actor. He had two children, Benito Rabal and Teresa Rabal.

Rabal was born in Águilas, a coastal town in the southern Spanish region of Murcia. He began his career in the 1940s and quickly became one of the most recognizable actors in Spain. Rabal's early films often dealt with issues of poverty and social justice, reflecting his left-wing political beliefs.

In the 1960s and 70s, Rabal became known to international audiences thanks to his work with directors such as Luis Buñuel (Belle de Jour, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie) and Michelangelo Antonioni (The Passenger). He also worked with the Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura on several films, including the acclaimed Cría Cuervos.

Rabal's later career saw him continue to work as an actor, but also branch out into directing and screenwriting. In 1992, he won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the film Wooden Stakes.

Throughout his career, Rabal was known for his intense, often brooding screen presence, and his ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety and nuance. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Spanish cinema history.

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