Mexican movie stars died in Heart failure

Here are 3 famous actors from Mexico died in Heart failure:

Ricardo Montalbán

Ricardo Montalbán (November 25, 1920 Mexico City-January 14, 2009 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino, Ricardo Montalban, Ricardo Gonzálo Pedro Montalbán Merino or Ricardo Montalvan was a Mexican actor, spokesperson and voice actor. His children are called Laura Montalbán, Anita Montalbán, Mark Montalbán and Victor Montalbán.

Montalbán started his career in the Mexican film industry, but eventually became a Hollywood icon thanks to his role in MGM's 1950s musicals. He is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Roarke in the television series "Fantasy Island" (1977-1984) and as the villain Khan Noonien Singh in the "Star Trek" franchise. Montalbán was also the spokesperson for Chrysler's luxury brand, "The New Yorker," and famously marketed the Chrysler Cordoba, showcasing its "rich Corinthian leather."

Aside from his acting career, Montalbán was passionate about promoting positive portrayals of Mexican culture in American media. He was a founder of the Nosotros Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting Latino representation in the entertainment industry. Montalbán received numerous awards during his lifetime, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an Emmy for his role in "How the West Was Won." He passed away at the age of 88 due to complications from congestive heart failure.

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Carlos Montalbán

Carlos Montalbán (June 5, 1903 Mexico City-March 28, 1991 New York City) also known as Carlos Montalban was a Mexican actor, voice actor, dancer and announcer.

He began his career in acting in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 200 films and TV shows, including the films "Rio Rita," "The Mark of Zorro," and "The Bad and the Beautiful." He also performed as a dancer in Broadway productions and was a well-known announcer for Spanish-language radio shows. Montalbán was also a vocal advocate for Mexican-American rights and was awarded the Ohtli Award, the highest recognition given by the Mexican government to individuals who promote Mexican culture abroad. Additionally, he founded the Mexican Civic Society of New York and was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild. He is the father of actor Ricardo Montalbán.

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Joaquín Capilla

Joaquín Capilla (December 23, 1928 Mexico City-May 8, 2010 Mexico City) also known as Joaquin Capilla Perez or Joaquin Capilla was a Mexican diver and actor.

Capilla was one of Mexico's most successful Olympians, having won a total of four Olympic medals in diving, including one gold in the 10 meter platform event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He also won a silver medal in the same event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, and two bronze medals in the 3 meter springboard event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England, and the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

Capilla was also a successful actor in Mexico, appearing in several films and television shows throughout his career. He began his acting career in the 1950s, and appeared in films such as "Two Against the World" and "The Masked Angel". He continued acting into the 1970s, and made his last appearance on screen in the 1981 film "The Last Escape".

Outside of diving and acting, Capilla was also an accomplished businessman, and owned several successful businesses in Mexico City. He was known for his philanthropic work, and established a foundation to promote sports in Mexico. Capilla passed away on May 8, 2010 at the age of 81 in Mexico City.

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