Overview

• 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.