Remembering Roberto Gómez Bolaños on the 10th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Mexico City
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It has been exactly 10 long years since Chespirito Roberto Gómez Bolaños died in Cancún on November 28, 2014 at the age of 85. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Today, fans of Roberto Gómez Bolaños along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Gómez Bolaños, a cultural icon

Born Roberto Gómez Bolaños in Mexico City on February 21, 1929, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Gómez Bolaños was not just a great author, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1971 he touched the hearts of millions as El Chavo in ‘El Chavo del Ocho’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Roberto Gómez Bolaños and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Roberto Gómez Bolaños is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Roberto Gómez Bolaños.

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