Overview
- The Asociación Argentina de Actores announced Grimau’s death and said the organization offered condolences to his family and colleagues.
- Multiple outlets report he spent several days hospitalized before his passing and TN said he was treated at Hospital María Ferrer for a reported interstitial lung disease (EPID), though hospitals have not provided an official cause.
- Grimau built a six-decade career on stage, screen and television, winning honors that include a Martín Fierro for his portrayal of Roberto Sánchez in Sandro de América.
- He remained professionally active through 2026, appearing in recent theater productions and being listed for upcoming summer season work, a fact that surprised peers and prompted immediate expressions of grief and likely schedule changes.
- His 2021 severe COVID-19 hospitalization and long recovery are part of his recent health history, and the cultural community is preparing tributes while details about the immediate medical cause remain pending.