Cuban-American actor Angel Salazar, who played the role of ‘Chi Chi’ in the cult film ‘Scarface’ (1983), has died at the age of 68, his representatives informed the media on Monday, August 13.

The causes of death are, for now, unknown. The actor of Hollywood and comedian was found dead last Sunday in the apartment of New York of a friend of his. For now, the causes point to the heart problems which he suffered, according to his representative Roger Paul, who told the American newspaper The New York Times.

Angel Salazar, a life linked to cinema

Angel Salazar became famous after embody ‘Chi Chi’ in ‘Scarface’Tony Montana’s henchman (played by Al Pacino), but his film career includes other well-known titles such as ‘Punchline’ (1988) and ‘Carlito’s Way’ (1993).

The actor Born in 1956 in Cubafrom where he fled in the early 1970s Swimming in Guantanamo Bay to the naval base of USA.; He was sent to Miami and then to a foster home in the Bronx, New York, the Times reported.

At 18, and facing difficulties in finding a job as an actor, He tried his luck at a comedy club in the Big Apple And so began a successful career as a comedian to which many today also dedicate tributes.

Comedian Adam Hunter indicated on X that he worked with him a few months ago and called him “comedy legend”while musician Tito Puente Jr. told him: “From Scarface to Carlito’s Way, your characters and comedy will always be missed.”