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Jimmy Shaw, 'La que se avecina' Actor, Dies at 59 of Pancreatic Cancer

Colleagues had recently raised funds for a last‑chance Lisbon surgery that did not proceed.

Overview

  • His agency, Mucho Arte Management, confirmed his death on October 11 following a prolonged illness.
  • Cristina Castaño said he battled pancreatic cancer for three years with a remission that later relapsed.
  • A public appeal sought about €100,000 for an urgent operation in Lisbon, with roughly €70,300 reported raised.
  • Tributes poured in from co‑workers, including messages from Castaño and series co‑creator Laura Caballero.
  • Born in California, he built his career in Spain, best known as Matthew in La que se avecina and with credits in Águila Roja, El ministerio del tiempo, Cuéntame cómo pasó, 30 monedas and films such as El hombre de las mil caras and Tom of Finland.