Beloved Star of Scarface and Carlito’s Way Passes Away Today

Angel Salazar, who played Scarface, has died at the age of 68.

Salazar had a long and successful career, but he was best known for his role as Al Pacino’s trusted sidekick Chi Chi in the gangster movie directed by Brian DePalma.

Ann Wingsong, Salazar’s agent and best friend, told TMZ that the actor died over the weekend in his sleep at a friend’s home in Brooklyn.

Wingsong told the news source that Salazar’s friend went to check on him in a room on Sunday morning and found his body in bed.

The cause of death wasn’t given, but the representative said Salazar had heart problems.

During his stand-up routine, the Cuban-American comedian and actor was known to say “Sheck it out” before, during, and after jokes.

With only five roles under his belt, Salazar got the part of Chi Chi, Pacino’s loyal bodyguard Tony Montana in the 1983 cult classic Scarface.

People who saw the movie will always remember how Chi Chi saved Tony’s life in the scary and bloody “chainsaw scene.”

A hit squad hired by drug lord Alejandro Sosa (Paul Shenar) will also make it hard for them to forget how Chi Chi died when his back was filled with lead.

Later, Salazar worked with Tom Hanks in Punchline, a 1988 drama directed by David Seltzer.

A funny young man helps a housewife get started in stand-up comedy, which is the main plot of the story.

In real life, Salazar is a comedian who has been on Last Comic Standing and many HBO comedy specials.

It would be in the 1993 crime drama Carlito’s Way that the comedian/actor would work with Pacino and DePalma again.

Among his other notable roles are those in Walk Proud, The Wild Life, Sylvester, Hot to Trot, and Maniac Cop 2.

The last movies that Salazar was in were The Black Ceaser (2022) and The Gilbert Diaries: The Movie (2023).

Related Posts

A month before a heart attack, your body will warn you of these 7 signs

Nowadays, most people lead busy lives and are forced to follow hectic schedules. This can easily cause stress, which later leads to more serious health issues. The…

What it actually means if one of your fingers turns white in the cold

The freezing weather comes with certain precautions, such as wearing extra layers, and keeping your hands and head warm. Well, this is more important for some people…

I Went To The Hospital To Pick Up My Wife And Newborn Twins, And All I Saw Were The Babies And A Note

I was devastated to discover that Suzie had left a mysterious message when I arrived at the hospital to pick up my wife and the newborn twins….

Country Music Legend Will Perform at the Inauguration – What to Expect on January 20th

A Day of Fresh Energy and Heritage: Exploring the 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump and JD Vance January 20, 2025, is set to be a day filled…

The Sad Truth Is Told By Mel Gibson After His House Is Destroyed By Fire – Now His Chilling Theory Of What Happened Goes Viral

Mel Gibson, a 69-year-old Hollywood actor, lost his California house in the terrible Palisades fire. The house where the actor and filmmaker had lived for 15 years…

Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Actress, Passes Away – Here’s What We Know

As she reflected on the unforgettable impact she left behind both on and off screen, her colleague posted on social media to announce the passing of actress…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *