Overview
- Spain’s film academy confirmed his death at 79 on August 27, with outlets reporting he died at home in San Lorenzo del Escorial after about a year with cancer.
- He was celebrated for pivotal roles in Arrebato (1979), Almodóvar’s Matador (1986) and La ley del deseo (1987), and Aristarain’s Martín (Hache) (1997), with later credits including Intacto and prominent television work.
- Born in Madrid on September 15, 1945, he was weeks away from turning 80 and had lived for years in the El Escorial area.
- He spoke publicly about overcoming heroin addiction, and local reporting notes he moved to El Escorial roughly two decades ago to keep distance from drugs.
- His recognitions included Sant Jordi awards, Argentina’s Cóndor de Plata for Martín (Hache), the Nacho Martínez career honor, and a Premio Iris for television.