The reactions following the death in Miami, this Monday, of Víctor Alfonso Cedeño, creator of the popular animated series Dany and the Berracos Club and the character Yesapín García, came from different geographic areas and with different tones, but all highlighting the human worth of the deceased and his artistic career.
Today we must say goodbye with our hearts full of gratitude and admiration towards Víctor A. Cedeño, the talented creator of the animated cartoons of Yesapín García. As the father of these beloved characters, Víctor not only gave us smiles and unforgettable moments, but also taught us the value of perseverance and struggle," said the team behind the Yesapín García series.
In their Facebook profile, the team of the popular character praised the struggle for life that Victor faced.
Throughout his brave battle against cancer, Víctor never stopped believing in the magic of his creations and in the joy they could bring to Cubans. His passion and dedication are reflected in every stroke and in every story he shared with us," they expressed.
They also ensured that the continuity of the character is guaranteed. "To all the followers of Yesapin García, we want to assure you that Víctor's work will continue. His legacy will live on in every laugh, every adventure, and every occurrence of his daughter (Yesapin García)," they mentioned.
"We are committed to continue bringing joy to the Cubans, keeping alive the spark and spirit that Víctor left us," they pointed out.
On the other hand, the Cuban scientist and activist Oscar Casanella stated that he had plans and moments to share with Víctor.
He remembered how the filmmaker and his wife helped him during moments when the repression of the regime was intensifying against him.
"I will never forget that when I was under house arrest in Cuba in 2021, you were one of the few friends who were not intimidated by the G2 repressors and police surrounding my house, and you visited me almost daily," he recounted.
He also made reference to Víctor's presence in the opposition movements to the regime. "We will never forget that you were one of the seeds of that November 27, 2020 when from the morning you went in front of the Ministry of Culture to demonstrate in support of those of us who were on strike with the San Isidro Movement. You had plenty of courage even though your illness made you more vulnerable," he said.
Writer Enrique del Risco also made his presence felt with his tribute to Víctor. "The first time we met, I couldn't help but express my admiration for what I knew of his work," he wrote, thinking of the first time he was introduced to the filmmaker.
Karel Ducase Manzano, an independent filmmaker, remembered Víctor with a photograph they took at one of the editions of the Young Film Showcase in Cuba.
The private business D'Art Dental Miami dedicated emotional words to the filmmaker, stating that "your talent and courage will continue to inspire us. Your legacy will live on in every stroke of your cartoons and in every memory you have left us. Thank you for showing us how to face adversity with dignity and for being a beacon of light in our lives."
Among the many reactions was also an extensive note from the Assembly of Filmmakers of Cuba, which, after describing Víctor's career and work, added that "he was not only a chronicler of his time, a talented and imaginative artist who knew how to observe, interpret, and process with anthropology, irony, and his own personal pain the accurate image of a nation. Away from grand speeches and catwalks, engaged in his personal battle against death, he always knew that the greatest virtue of an artist is to be true to oneself."
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