Sigifredo Vega, actor of the soap opera Pasión de Gavilanes, died on June 29 at the age of 77 after a long battle against cancer.
The news of his death was confirmed in the program La Red, Caracol Televisión, where it was also reported that The singer of ‘Don Filemón’ died after the cancer he suffered from metastasized in several of his organs.
This was reported by the Colombian newspaper El Espectador Sigifredo Vega also fought against degenerative osteoarthritis for a couple of years now.
Through social networks, the actors committee of the Colombian Management Company highlighted the 45-year career of the interpreter.
“Today, with deep sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved partner Sigifredo Vega. Known for his unforgettable role as Don Filemón in Pasión de Gavilanes. Sigifredo dedicated more than 30 years of his life to acting, leaving an indelible mark on every character he played. Their passion and dedication to each performance taught us the true essence of dramatic art,” they wrote on June 29 on Instagram.
Who was Sigifredo Vega?
Sigifredo Vega was born on January 1, 1947 in Bogota, Colombia. His career as an actor began in 1979 in his hometown. However, His most representative role was that of “Don Filemón Barragán” in the soap opera Pasión de Gavilanes.
His career includes works such as La Viuda Negra, Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso, Amantes del Desierto and Los Victorinos. Sigifredo Vega has also lent his voice to characters in animated series and video games. So far, The details of the actor’s death are unknown.
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