Overview
- His death on December 4 at age 87 was confirmed publicly by his son, Lalo Manzano, in a social media statement on December 5.
- During the wake, his son said Manzano died of respiratory arrest, describing a calm passing while asleep under hospital care.
- The family held a private velorio at J. García López on General Prim in Mexico City, where friends and peers paid respects.
- Producer Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo offered condolences and said weekend broadcasts would honor Manzano’s legacy.
- A pillar of Mexican comedy for more than six decades, Manzano rose to fame with Los Polivoces and later reached new audiences in Una familia de diez.