The entertainment community in Puerto Rico is in mourning after the death of the actor and comedian Pedro Juan Texidor, who died at the age of 72.
Texidor was widely known for his role as ‘Tato’ in the popular TV comedy ‘Entrando por la cocina’.
What is known about the death of Pedro Juan Texidor
The news was confirmed this Saturday March 9 by the Telenoticias network and the actress Yasmín Mejías, who shared an emotional message on social networks.
” With my soul in little pieces I have to say goodbye to one of the noblest men I have ever met. My friend for over 40 years. An honest, loyal man and true friend. ‘Texi’, my dear ‘Texi’, you are gone too soon,” he wrote.
Puerto Rico’s news portal Primera Hora reported that the death occurred “around 3:00 p.m. at San Pablo Hospital, Bayamón.”
According to this medium, the causes of his death would be “due to respiratory complications and heart problems.”
The actor died after spending several days in intensive care. As of early last week, the actor who played the beloved ‘Tato’ had been hospitalized due to breathing complications, according to reports.
The last days of Pedro Juan Texidor
According to Primera Hora, “the last artistic appearance” of the actor “was last year in the musical “Entering the kitchen” with his characteristic character with a cracked voice.
Previously, already He had been hospitalized in December 2023.
In the last days before he died, the artist would have passed ” connected to a fan to help him breathe,” according to Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día.
According to the media, Pedro Juan Texidor was suffering from “pneumonia”.
Source: univision
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