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Jimmy Shaw, U.S.-Born Actor Known for 'La Que Se Avecina,' Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 59

His agency confirmed his passing after colleagues raised funds for a planned Lisbon operation during a recurrence of the disease.

Overview

  • Mucho Arte Management announced Shaw’s death on October 11, 2025, confirming he had been battling pancreatic cancer.
  • He was best known to Spanish audiences as Matthew in La que se avecina and also appeared in El ministerio del tiempo, Cuéntame cómo pasó and 30 monedas.
  • A little over two weeks earlier, Cristina Castaño appealed for donations to support surgery in Lisbon, and she later posted an emotional tribute after his death.
  • Series creator Laura Caballero shared condolences, while representative Elena Lázaro remembered his immense charisma and ever-present smile.
  • Born in California in 1966, Shaw moved to Spain in the early 2000s, made his Spanish TV debut in 2012’s Águila Roja and acted in films such as El hombre de las mil caras and Tom of Finland.