Mexican actors who deceased at age 61

Here are 2 famous actors from Mexico died at 61:

Miguel Couturier

Miguel Couturier (September 29, 1950 Mexico City-January 3, 2012 Mexico City) a.k.a. Miguel L. Couturier or Miguel Couturier Pumarino was a Mexican actor.

He died as a result of pancreatic cancer.

Couturier began his acting career in 1967 with the film "El Club de los Suicidas". He went on to appear in numerous Mexican films and TV shows over the next four decades, including "La Otra Conquista" (1998), "El Tigre de Santa Julia" (2002), and "Amar te Duele" (2002). He was also known for his voice acting work in Spanish-language versions of animated films, such as "Kung Fu Panda" and "Shrek". In addition to his work as an actor, Couturier was a respected director and drama teacher. He taught acting at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and directed productions for the National Theatre Company of Mexico. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Enrique Álvarez Félix

Enrique Álvarez Félix (April 5, 1935 Guadalajara-May 24, 1996 Mexico City) also known as Enrique Alvarez-Felix was a Mexican actor.

He died as a result of myocardial infarction.

Enrique Álvarez Félix began his acting career in the early 1950s in his native Mexico. He became a popular figure on both stage and screen, appearing in numerous Mexican films and TV shows throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s. He was especially known for his roles in dramas and comedies, often portraying charming and handsome leading men.

Alvarez-Felix was a member of the prestigious golden age of Mexican Cinema which saw the rise of famed Mexican actors such as Pedro Infante, María Félix, and Dolores del Río. He also worked with some of the most talented directors in the industry, such as Luis Buñuel, who cast him in his 1962 film, "The Exterminating Angel."

In addition to his acting work, Álvarez Félix was also a producer and director, with a number of TV shows and films to his name. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, he was known for being a very private person, preferring to keep his personal life out of the public eye.

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