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Peruvian Comedy Pioneer Guillermo Rossini Dies at 93

Tributes highlight a six-decade legacy that shaped Peruvian TV-radio comedy.

Overview

  • His son, Coco Rossini, announced the death on Instagram; no details on the cause were released.
  • A private wake was held Sunday at the Jardines de la Paz cemetery in La Molina, according to local reports.
  • Colleagues Manolo Rojas and Hernán Vidaurre mourned him as a mentor and father figure, citing his discipline and elegant style.
  • Peru’s Ministry of Culture issued condolences, praising his ability to unite audiences through humor.
  • Rossini gained fame on Risas y Salsa for more than 16 years and later founded RPP’s Los Chistosos in 1994, remaining on the program until his 2021 retirement.