Scarface Star Angel Salazar has died at the age of 68

Scarface actor Angel Salazarwho played the role of Chi Chi in the famous gangster film, has died.

Representative Salazar, Ann Wingsongconfirm the news to TMZ on Sunday, August 11. Salazar was 68 years old.

According to a source, Wingsong said Salazar “died in his sleep” at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, New York, “over the weekend.”

It is said that a friend went to check on Salazar in the bedroom on Sunday morning and found his body lying on the bed.

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The cause of death was not released, but Wingsong said Salazar had a heart condition.

Salazar, born in 1956, played for Chi Chi, a winger Al Pacinoby Tony Montana in 1983 Scarfaceat the beginning of his career.

The Cuban American actor also appeared in several other films including the 1980s When the Buffalo Roamin 1982 A Stranger Is Watchingin 1984 Wild Lifein 1985 Sylvesterin 1988 The Punchline and 1993 Carlito’s way.

Salazar was also a stand-up comedian, best known for writing the catchphrase, “Sheck it out!”

He appeared in regular form on the NBC series Last Comedy and remained an active comedian until his death. Salazar’s last performance was at Reno’s Silver Legacy resort and casino from August 1 to August 4.

According to the actor’s Instagram, he has been following the Paris Summer Olympics 2024, posting a tribute Simone Biles via social media earlier this month.

Including a photo of Biles, 27, Salazar captioned the Aug. 5 Instagram post, “You did it Simone, You’re back BIGGER than ever…America is Proud of You…Because You Made America Look Good.”

On July 18, he also held a birthday party in New York for the film producer Noel Ashmansharing the event via Instagram on July 16.

Her most famous role, however, was undoubtedly as Chi Chi in Scarface.

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In one of the film’s most infamous scenes, Chi Chi saves Montana’s life before he is shot in the back with bullets.

The popular film of the 80s also starred Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock, Montana’s eventual wife, Steven Bauer like Manny Ribera, Montana’s partner-in-crime, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Gina Montana, Tony’s younger sister.

Scarface was a notable hit for Pacino, 84, too. He won the best actor Golden Globe for his acclaimed performance.