Pedro Alberto Martínez Conde, better known as Peruzzo Conte has died at the age of 89 in his native Venezuela, as confirmed by media from that country, such as El Nacional.
The death occurred this Saturday, November 4 after the legendary comedian He spent several days in hospital.
What is known about the death of Peruzzo Conte
According to El Nacional, “the news was announced by one of his relatives, who explained that the comedian, who lived in the state of Aragua, had been hospitalized for several days due to delicate state of health“.
He is also a singer” in the last hours of his life he received prayers, strength and love of his family,” the newspaper reports.
The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed after the news was confirmed.
Who was Peruzzo Conte?
Pedro Alberto Martínez Conde, Perucho Conde, was the creator of “La cotorra criolla” and one of the most iconic faces of channel 2 in Venezuela.
The height of his career was during the 1970s and 1980s in his homeland through shows such as “El program sin nombre”, “Chisparates” and “Perucho y Veneranda”.
According to Diario 2001 media, his last appearance on television was in the 1990s and he retired.
In May 2021, actress Grecia Augusta Rodríguez, daughter of late leading Venezuelan actor Gustavo Rodríguez, accused Perucho Conde of alleged sexual abuse, according to a review by El Nacional.
The alleged attack would have happened when the artist was 6 years old in a men’s bathroom on the Venevisión channel.
“The great comedian, who was a very good friend of my family, is the actor Peruzzo Conte. He was my first striker” said Gracia Augusta Rodríguez.
The well-known comedian denied the accusations: “I thank God for the mental and spiritual peace he gave me.” knowing that I ignore these charges” he said in a statement cited by El Nacional.
“From a witness whose motives I do not know, the most merciless avalanche of insults and epithets was unleashed against me. Sincerely In the twilight of my life I don’t care as well as the consequences this may have on the rest of my family,” he said at the time.
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