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Abraham Pérez, Actor from "La Familia P. Luche," Dies; Social Media Remembers Him: "Let Him Leave, But to Heaven"

Abraham Pérez, Actor from "La Familia P. Luche," Dies; Social Media Remembers Him: "Let Him Leave, But to Heaven"

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Mexican actor and comedian Abraham Pérez, known for his role as "Licenciado Cortillo" in "La Familia P. Luche," has died.
  • His friend, content creator Omar Crew, announced his death, sharing a heartfelt farewell message.
  • Pérez was also recognized for his roles in film and other comedy projects, often incorporating his dwarfism into his characters.

Mexican actor and comedian Abraham Pérez, widely remembered for his portrayal of "Licenciado Cortillo" in the popular Televisa series "La Familia P. Luche," has passed away. The news was shared by his close friend, content creator Omar Crew, who posted a touching tribute on social media.

Crew described Pérez as a lifelong friend, whose parents were close for over 50 years. He remembered Pérez as a joyful person who would likely be "scolding everyone in heaven." In "La Familia P. Luche," Pérez played the direct boss of Ludovico P. Luche, portrayed by Eugenio Derbez, and an employee of Don Camerino. His character's catchphrase, "¡Sí, que se largue!" (Yes, let him leave!), became one of the show's most iconic lines and remains a viral meme.

Beyond his television work, Pérez appeared in films, including the 2007 American action movie "7 Colombian Kilos." He also contributed to various sketch comedy programs on Televisa, such as "XHDRbZ." His presence in Mexican television comedy was notable, often featuring characters that naturally integrated his dwarfism, making him a recognizable figure in national entertainment.

Pérez's contributions extended to his unique ability to embody characters that leveraged his physical stature, making him a distinct and memorable presence in the Mexican entertainment landscape.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.