Overview
- The Acadèmia del Cinema Català confirmed Garrido’s death on Monday, August 31, and multiple outlets citing ACN and industry sources reported a heart attack as the likely cause.
- Garrido is survived by his wife, actress and voice teacher Mercè Mariné, and a daughter named Anna.
- Trained at Barcelona’s Institut del Teatre and at LAMDA in London, Garrido built a 30‑plus year career on stage and screen with roles in Mar adentro, Smoking Room, Alatriste, Sé quién eres and La novia gitana.
- His recent film El anfitrión and the forthcoming series Sira are now part of his immediate legacy and may feature posthumous releases or promotions that industry teams will need to manage.
- Colleagues and institutions including the Institut del Teatre, Museu de les Arts Escèniques and the Premis Gaudí have published condolences while some outlets note minor discrepancies in published biographical details such as his exact birthdate.