The evening of Saturday, January 31, was shaken by news that generated deep consternation in the entertainment world: the death of Mexican actor Gerardo Taracena.
Recognized for his participation in productions of great national and international impact, his departure left a void among colleagues, followers and the artistic community in general.
The National Association of Actors (ANDA) was in charge of confirming the unfortunate news through a message posted on its social networks.
In the communiqué, the institution expressed its solidarity with the performer’s loved ones and with the acting guild: “We join in the grief of his family, friends and the artistic community. May he rest in peace. However, this first statement did not provide details about the causes of his death, which gave way to multiple questions.
Gerardo Taracena: Last farewell in Mexico City
Gerardo Taracena’s funeral was held on Sunday, February 1 at a funeral home in Mexico City. Family, close friends and colleagues attended the funeral to say goodbye to the actor, remember him and accompany his loved ones in one of the most difficult moments of his life.
During the wake, Enrique Cueva, a close friend of the interpreter, made a statement to the media in which he shared details about what happened. Moved, he assured that he considered Taracena “a brother” and that his death was totally unexpected.
In an interview with reporter Enrique de la Rosa, from the YouTube channel delarosa.tv, Cueva explained that, according to the medical examiner, the cause of death was a myocardial infarction. “Nobody expected that,” he said, emphasizing the surprise generated by the sudden departure of the actor.
The interpreter’s friend also clarified that Gerardo Taracena suffered from hypertension, although he was under medical treatment. “It was controlled with his medications,” he explained, ruling out that there were previous signs of a serious situation.
According to his testimony, the incident occurred around 3:20 p.m., the time recorded by the ambulance. Taracena was at the home of his daughter and her mother when the unfortunate event occurred.
Memories and farewell words
Cueva said that he had been with the actor just a day before his death and that, after what happened, he was called by Taracena’s daughter and the young woman’s mother to accompany them in such a painful moment. “It is regrettable what happened. Gerardo was always, not only for me, but for many colleagues and neighbors, a great human being, an excellent person, before being a great actor”, he expressed with visible emotion.
For his part, actor Mario Zaragoza shared a reflection that drew attention by pointing out that, presumably, Gerardo Taracena was aware that his life would be short. “A colleague said that. He lived intensely, he worked intensely, he did very well because he was going to leave quickly,” he commented.
Zaragoza added that he did not perceive his death as an absolute tragedy, but as the culmination of a life lived fully and conscientiously. “It was not a matter of fate, it was a matter of wisdom,” he concluded.
Gerardo Taracena will be remembered not only for his talent in productions such as Apocalypto and La reina del sur, but also for his human qualities and the mark he left on those who had the opportunity to know him and work with him.
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