Comedian and actor Ángel Salazar, known for his roles in the cult classic films “Scarface” and “Carlito’s Way,” has died unexpectedly at the age of 68. Salazar died on Sunday morning while staying at a friend’s residence in Brooklyn, New York, the actor’s longtime representative, Roger Paul, told The Epoch Times via phone. He was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor by his friend after going to take a shower.
“We’re all at a loss for words,” said Paul, who had known Salazar for the past two decades. “We all loved Ángel.” Salazar went on to land his breakthrough role in the 1983 crime drama “Scarface,” portraying the character Chi Chi alongside Al Pacino, who played Miami drug kingpin Tony Montana.
According to his IMDb page, Salazar also has a slew of projects that have yet to be released, including “Call Me Mr. Nelson,” “Tapping Out,” “Saving Little Italy,” “Pay to Die,” and “3 Days Rising,” among many others. In addition to his acting career, Salazar was a successful comic, most recently helming the stage at The Laugh Factory comedy club in Reno, Nevada, earlier in August.
Reflecting on the actor and comedian’s legacy, Paul said he hoped Salazar’s propensity for making people laugh will always be remembered. Comedian Kevin Garifo shared a similar sentiment. “I’m so grateful I got a chance to work with him over the past nine years,” Emile said.
“R.I.P Angel Salazar.
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