The Cuban actorJosé Bernardo Blanco Silva He died on Saturday in Havana of natural causes at the age of 76.
José Blanco was an outstanding actor whose presence was common in Cuban television dramas from the late 70s to the early 90s, almost always in supporting roles.
Several publications on social networks report his death and remember his participation in novels, series, comedy shows and spaces that have already disappeared such as stories and theaters.
"He participated in adventures, soap operas, various series and even humorous ones likeBehind the facade", detailed Josip Serrano Rodríguez in the group ofFacebook Unforgettable Cuban Actors.
According to Iris Hernández Pérez, who identified herself as her nephew's wife, Blanco lived in the Santos Suárez neighborhood, Diez de Octubre municipality. "In February he had a stroke and then little by little he faded away," he said.
Hundreds of people mourned the event, including friends and colleagues such as the actresses Zelma Morales, Ana Nora Calaza and Valia Valdés, and the actors Luis Alberto Ramírez and Ángel Ernesto García Brito (presenter at the Lucas Awards).
"We are going to miss our Pepote a lot," stressed his great friend.Irela Well done.
"People who don't deserve it! Such a sweet companion, such a good human being," he said.Cristina Obin.
"Eternal light to this actor who made unforgettable moments on Cuban TV," commented lyrical singer Bernardo Lichilín.
Several Internet users remembered his character Pepe the winemaker in the humorous seriesBehind the facade, as well as that of Reiteralí, son of the Aga, in thepopular adventureThe Falcon, starring Jorge Villazón and Irela Bravo.
The actress Rosa Freire, who played Clytemnestra in the comedySan Nicolás del Peladero and today living in Miami, shared a photo of both of them dressed as clowns at a children's show.
"Pepote and Chiquitina. Friend, I'm sad. Rest in peace, dear Pepe," he said.
"Excellent human being, I hired him in my company but he couldn't take the stairs to the ninth floor of the National Theater, but he was there, a gesture he appreciated; he was different from many to whom I extended my hand but sadly they were not kind. We worked together inDay and night. EPD, friend," detailed theater director Manuel Romero.
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