Emilio Echevarría, Acclaimed Actor in 'Amores Perros' and 'Die Another Day,' Dies at 80

The Mexican actor, celebrated for his versatile roles in film and theater, passed away on January 4, as confirmed by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences.

• Emilio Echevarría, known for his iconic role as El Chivo in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 'Amores Perros,' has died at the age of 80.
• The actor’s death was announced by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
• Echevarría’s career included standout performances in 'Y tu mamá también,' 'Babel,' and the James Bond film 'Die Another Day,' among others.
• He received three Ariel Award nominations, Mexico’s equivalent of the Oscars, for his supporting roles in acclaimed films such as 'A Monster with a Thousand Heads.'
• Tributes from collaborators, including screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga, highlighted Echevarría’s talent, humanity, and lasting impact on Mexican and international cinema.

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