Actor Julian Ortega, who recently appeared in the Netflix series eliteHe collapsed and died suddenly on Saola Beach in Spain, aged 41.
The actor was reportedly at a bar on the beach near Marbella, Spain when Collapsed He had a heart attack. Daily Mail.
Paramedics tried for 30 minutes to resuscitate the actor, but to no avail; even the use of a defibrillator failed to revive him.
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Initial reports of the actor's death said he drowned, but in fact he had suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the beach.
Ortega is from Madrid. Caronte (2020), elite (2018), and Nunca e in hora (2010).
The actor had just been introduced to international audiences in the first of eight seasons of the drama. elite Now available on Netflix, the series follows an elite high school and the three working-class students who attend it.
The Spanish Actors Union confirmed the death. statement “We offer our deepest condolences to the actor's family and friends,” the company said, according to Deadline.
Many others also offered their condolences, including Spanish actress Silvia Marzo, who expressed “deep sadness” at the death in an Instagram message accompanied by a photo of herself with Ortega.
She also called Ortega a “fantastic actor” and said he was “honest” and “integral.”
Spanish actor and co-star Paco Collado also shared his thoughts on social media, writing: “I'm so happy. [Julián Ortega] Playing the father role [‘The Countryside’] You left us with a legacy of compassion, generosity and professionalism. Many hugs to your friends and your family. A truly unfortunate loss at the peak of your youth. Rest in peace, Julian.”
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