Overview
- Jorge Benavides confirmed on Instagram that Enrique Eduardo Espejo, known as “Yuca,” died on Friday, September 11, 2026, and posted a heartfelt farewell to followers.
- Espejo’s health had worsened after a serious domestic fall in March 2025 that led to hospitalization at Casimiro Ulloa and later Alberto Sabogal, including time in intensive care and a long period bedridden at home.
- Colleagues and public figures including Carlos Vílchez and Lucy Bacigalupo posted condolences and memories, with many citing his improvisation and expressive physical comedy as his defining gifts.
- Benavides said he will prepare a tribute on JB Noticias to honor Espejo’s work and recalled key sketches such as “La Farmacia” and “La Jugada Polémica” that showcased his comic timing.
- No official cause of death has been released and the family or medical authorities have not yet issued formal statements, while the television community readies on‑air remembrances and tributes.