The renowned Spanish comedian Paco Arévalo died today at the age of 76 at his home in Valencia, leaving his followers and the entertainment world dismayed. The tragic news was confirmed by SEMANA magazine, which cited family sources. According to preliminary reports, his son found him dead, although the exact causes of death are still unknown.
Born in September 1947 in Madrid, Arévalo began his career in 1970 as a comic bullfighter in the 'El Bombero Torero' shows. His rise to popularity came with his joke cassettes, which became common at gas stations throughout Spain. Starting in 1983, he participated in the iconic TVE contest 'One, two, three respond again', establishing himself as one of the references of humor on Spanish television.
The comedian also left his mark in cinema, debuting in 1981 with 'Su majesté larisa' and participating in various comedy films throughout the 80s, 90s and 2000s. His versatility was reflected both on the big screen and on stage, where he carried out an extensive career of performances in nightclubs and venues throughout Spain.
On social networks, his followers express their regret at the loss of an icon of Spanish humor. "Another great piece of humor that he leaves us. R.I.P. Arévalo," writes one user, while another adds, "I laughed a lot listening to the cassette tapes of Arévalo telling jokes. Thank you for making me laugh so much during my childhood. Rest in peace."
The Union of Actors and Actresses joined the farewells, recognizing Arévalo's contribution to the world of entertainment. "Arévalo is gone. He is a genius," they shared on their official profiles.
However, farewell messages with a touch of criticism are also observed. "Arévalo died. Rest in peace. No one will miss his jokes about fags, gangsters, people with disabilities and various other antics," comments a detractor. "Arévalo has died. From today he will realize that not even God likes him," another user comments ironically.
Arévalo's death has also reopened the debate about his humorous style. "The right loses its intellectual leader Arévalo," can be read in a comment.
Social networks thus become a space where opinions, whether admiring or critical, intertwine while the public processes the departure of an icon of Spanish humor. The controversy persists, but Paco Arévalo's legacy of laughter and witticisms will endure in the collective memory.
