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Famous Mexicans who died in 2016

These artists left their mark on millions of hearts with their successful careers.

2016 is nearing an end, here we leave a list of Mexicans who came to steal a smile with their performance in a movie or soap opera, or sing some of their songs we all know.

1) On May 15 , singer and comedian Margarito died at 79 years old.

Teban a platicar demi

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2) Famous singer Juan Gabriel died on August 28 at 66 years old because of a heart attack in Santa Monica, California.

Así fue en Orlando… Así será en El Paso, Tx. Arriba Juarez!

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3) Evita Muñoz “Chachita” . With an immense history in cinematographic productions, the great actress passed away the August 23 at 79 years of age, due to pneumonia.

4) Ruben Aguirre, comedian who gave life to Professor Jirafales, in the TV show ” El Chavo del 8 “, died on June 16 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

5) Ortin Polo Mexican comedian died Aug. 16 at age 88 because of a heart attack.

Lamentamos el fallecimiento del actor #poloortin #qepd

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6) On September 15 , Maria Dolores Salmon ‘La bodoquito’ victim of a massive heart attack.

7) The actor Gonzalo Vega died on Monday October 11 at age 69 after a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome.

8) The actor and host Renato Lopez died on November 23 due to gunshot wounds. The actor obtained its first protagonist in the film “Macho” that premiered this same year.

Source: sdpnoticias.com

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