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The Cuban artistic community is in mourning following the announcement this Tuesday of the death of actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, a news that has had a profound impact among colleagues, producers, and comedians who shared the stage, screen, and friendship with him.
Ramírez, son of the actor of the same name, leaves a void in the national scene and in the memories of those who grew up and worked alongside him, highlighted the page Cuba Actores on Instagram when announcing the news.
“Today, Cuban performing arts bids farewell to one of its most beloved figures. Actor Luis Alberto Ramírez has passed away, a familiar face to the audience and an essential part of our country's television legacy,” it was published on the mentioned social network.
The reactions began to multiply on social media, where several figures in the Cuban arts expressed their pain and dismay.
Erdwin Fernández: "Well done, Luisito... that's how you say goodbye to an artist and a brother."
The actor Erdwin Fernández Collado was one of the first to react with a deeply emotional message on Facebook: “I just read the damn and sad news that Luis Alberto Ramírez Jr. has passed away. Damn..., but it just doesn’t stop. We’ve known each other since we were kids, since we used to run around and mess around all over the ICRT… an excellent actor and, beyond that, a pleasant human being, very polite, and a great friend.”
Fernández reminisced about the long friendship they shared, characterized by constant support and closeness: “He never stopped supporting me and congratulating me on my birthdays… he never ‘faded away’. I truly hope it isn’t true and he comes out to throw me a little trumpet… Hats off, Luisito. A big round of applause for you and a loud BRAVO, for that’s how we say goodbye to an artist and a brother.”
Juan Karlos Hernández: "We will miss you."
The comedian Juan Karlos Hernández also expressed his sorrow over the news: “Damn brother, we're going to miss you. A hug to the heavens, you know I cared for you a lot. Rest in peace, Luis Alberto Ramírez.”
His words reflect the affection and respect that Ramírez inspired among those who shared artistic life with him.
Carlos Collazo: "Son of another great actor, both of them absent today."
The filmmaker Carlos Collazo joined in the condolences: “I just received the news of the passing of actor Luis Alberto Ramírez, the son of another great actor who has also passed away and bore the same name. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace.”
Collazo highlighted Ramírez's artistic legacy, shaped by a family devoted to art and the acting profession.
A farewell that hurts the community
The death of Luis Alberto Ramírez leaves a deep sorrow in the Cuban artistic community, which loses a talented, charismatic actor beloved by his colleagues. His legacy, marked by his work in television, theater, and audiovisual projects, now resides in the memories of those who shared his professional and personal journey.
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