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Héctor Lechuga

Died
July 13, 2017
Age
88 years
Cause
heart attack

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Héctor Lechuga, 88, Mexican comedian, actor and radio personality (México 2000), heart attack.

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Héctor Lechuga was a celebrated Mexican actor, comedian, and radio personality who left an indelible mark on his country's entertainment landscape. Born in 1927, Lechuga launched a prolific career that spanned several decades. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he starred in numerous films, including the notable project México 2000. Beyond the silver screen, he became a familiar voice to many as a sharp political commentator on the radio. His work captured the spirit of the era for countless fans across Mexico. In his later years, he struggled with Alzheimer's disease. On July 13, 2017, Héctor Lechuga passed away at his home in Mexico City at the age of 90 following a heart attack. He remains a memorable figure in the history of Mexican comedy and broadcasting.

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Héctor Lechuga (18 April 1927 – 13 July 2017) was a Mexican actor, comedian, political commentator, and radio personality.

Lechuga died of a heart attack after suffering from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Mexico City, at the age of 90.

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