On the morning of March 25, 2023, one of Mexico's great comedians, Xavier López "Chabelo", passed away at the age of 88, victim of an abdominal condition.
This was reported by his family through their social networks.
"This is a very sad morning, Xavier López Chabelo, father, brother and husband, has left us suddenly, due to abdominal complications," can be read on the Twitter account @chabelooficial.
"With a broken heart and knowing that many people have loved him for many years and will feel his passing, we ask you to pray for his repose and to give us the opportunity to peacefully endure the mourning that our entire family is experiencing. López Miranda Family," they stressed.
The artistic, social, and political community, as well as the general public, have taken to social media to thank him for the good times of laughter he provided to millions of people over several generations.
Xavier López Rodríguez, or "Chabelo" as he was known in the media, was born on February 17, 1935 in Chicago, United States. Throughout his life he worked as an actor, television presenter, producer and Mexican comedian.
His career began in the early 1950s as a child actor in Mexican films, and in 1959 he began his career in Mexican television with the program "Cepillín y Sus Amigos."
But it was not until 1968 when he became an icon of Mexican television with his children's game show, "En Familia con Chabelo," which aired for 48 years.
In addition, Chabelo participated in films, radio programs, commercials, and even produced.
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