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'Narcos' Star Dead At 55

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“Narcos: Mexico” actor Gerardo Taracena has died at 55, Mexican film officials confirmed Sunday. The Mexican Academy of Film Art and Sciences announced Taracena’s death in an Instagram post, calling him a “fundamental actor in Mexican cinema, whose presence on screen left an intense, honest, and profoundly human mark.” “The Academy extends its respectful and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues,” the statement added. “His…

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The Mexican actor also starred in Mel Gibson’s ‘Apocalypto’

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The Mexican actor Gerardo Taracena died at the age of only 55. He became known by Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto".Trauer around Gerardo Taracena (1970-2026).The Mexican actor, known among others from Mel Gibsons, 70, Mayan epic "Apocalypto", died at the age of only 55, as confirmed among other things by the Mexican Academy of Film Art on Instagram.A cause of death is not mentioned in the article.Known by series like "Narcos: Mexico"Taracena, born in M…

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 55, actor Gerardo Taracena died, confirmed the National Association of Actors (ANDA), which generated a wide reaction in the national artistic community. The institution expressed its regret through an official message and sent condolences to relatives, friends and colleagues of the performer, whom he recognized for his discipline and commitment to the performing arts. This death marked a time of mour…

One of the latest posts by Mexican actor Gerardo Taracena on social media reflected his critical stance on U.S. President Donald Trump’s migration policies. Through his official Facebook account, Taracena wrote the phrase: “The only damn immigrant in this world is Donald Trump,” a message that, according to the visible record, was published on August 7, 2025 and generated various reactions among his followers. Days before his death, the actor al…

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nmas.com.mx broke the news in on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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