Andrés García, a renowned Latin actor famous for his roles in Mexican telenovelas, has passed away at the age of 81. García had been ill for some time and was being taken care of by his wife, Margarita Portillo, at their home in Acapulco. Portillo announced his death on Instagram, stating that García passed away on April 4, 2023, due to hepatic cirrhosis, a severe scarring of the liver. He was the star actor in the 1085 telenovela, Tú o nadie (no one but you) as Antonio Lombardo and the Telemundo all-time favorite of many viewers "El Cuerpo del Deseo (second chance) where he played the role of Don Pedro José Donoso.
García was a naturalized Mexican, originally from the Dominican Republic, and became a household name after starring in the film adaptation of the comic series Chanoc. He had a long and successful acting career, with notable film credits such as La noche del halcón, Las tres magnificas, Minifaldas con espuelas, and El cinico. García was also a highly sought-after leading man in telenovelas, starring in titles like Las gemelas, Ana del Aire, Paloma, Ámame, Tú o nadie, Escándalo, and Mi nombre es Coraje.
García continued his successful acting career into the 1990s, appearing in melodramas like Herencia maldita, La mujer prohibida, Con toda el alma, and El privilegio de amar. He also starred in television series such as Mujeres engañadas and El Cuerpo del Deseo. García's last acting credit was in 2010 on an episode of the series Hay alguien ahí.
García's passing is a great loss for the entertainment industry, but his legacy will live on through his memorable performances and contributions to the world of acting.
