Vicente Fernández, Mauricio Leal, and other celebrities who died in 2021

Last year, show business was dressed in mourning. Singers, actors and other national and international celebrity figures left without saying goodbye.

2021 was a year that took recognized personalities. His family, friends and followers mourn his absence. Today we want to remember them and pay tribute to them because they left a great mark in the world of entertainment.

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Carlos ‘the fat’ Benjumea

On May 13, the actor remembered for his participation in The law of the heart, Until silver do us part, among others, he died at the age of 80. He gave 50 years of his life to film, television and theater and established himself as one of the most beloved actors in the country.



Carlos


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Carlos “El Gordo” Benjumea, in addition to being an actor, was a theater director, producer and comedian.

Manuel Pachon

He was one of the pioneers of television in the country, passed away at age 84 in February. In 2020 he was hospitalized for various heart complications. The actor participated in large productions How we relive our history, Parents and children, Secret flight, The knight of Rauzán, The chief and the goddess, Escalona, ​​The viceroy Solís, The son of Nadia and Let’s get rid of pods.



Manuel Pachón in November 2020, during an interview with the program


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Manuel Pachón in November 2020, during an interview with the Caracol Televisión program “La red”.

There Humar

In June, actor and director Alí Humar died “Due to cardiorespiratory arrest and after battling an acute lung disease aggravated by Covid 19”. He had a trajectory of more than 50 years in the artistic world. He was 76 years old, and for more than 19, he was the director of Happy Saturdays.

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Actor Alí Humar dies of a lung disease


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Actor Alí Humar dies of a lung disease

Diego Leon Ospina

The famous actor, who died from Covid 19, was 10 years old when he starred in the series Cusumbo, where he personified a street-dwelling child who carried positive teachings to those who knew him. Like Alí Humar, in recent days he was admitted to the Santa Fe Foundation due to complications derived from the virus.



Diego León Ospina rose to fame at age 10 as Cusumbo


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Diego León Ospina rose to fame at age 10 as Cusumbo

Mauricio Leal

On November 22, stylist Mauricio Leal and his mother, Marleny Hernández, were found dead at their home in La Calera. According to investigations by the Prosecutor’s Office, it was a double homicide. Several celebrities such as Andrea Serna, Carolina Cruz, Laura Acuña, Andrea Tovar and Fanny Lu dedicated heartfelt tributes to her.

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Vicente Fernandez

After several months of being hospitalized at the Country 2000 Clinic, as a result of a severe fall at his ranch ‘Los tres potrillos’ that ended up affecting his respiratory tract, the voice of the Charro de Huentitán faded forever on December 12, 2021.



The Mexican artist during a concert, on April 16, 2016, at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.


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The Mexican artist during a concert, on April 16, 2016, at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.

Rachel Ércole

In December, the mother of fellow actress Patricia Ércole, passed away at the age of 81. The renowned actress stood out for her participation in productions such as Secret passions, The stone angel, The devil’s hoof, The authentic Rodrigo Leal, Love dog, Golden flower, among other



There is mourning on Colombian television.  The mother of also actress Patricia Ércole, died at the age of 81, apparently of natural causes.


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There is mourning on Colombian television. The mother of also actress Patricia Ércole, died at the age of 81, apparently of natural causes.

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