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Fernando Kliche's son recalls his father's final days: 'He fought the good fight'
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Fernando Kliche's son recalls his father's final days: 'He fought the good fight'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ignacio Kliche shared details about his father Fernando Kliche's final days following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
  • He described the significant moment when all six siblings reunited to be with their father.
  • Ignacio reflected on profound conversations with his father and how he maintained his sense of humor until the end.

Ignacio Kliche, son of the late actor Fernando Kliche, has offered a poignant look into his father's last days after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. A week after the renowned actor's death, Ignacio detailed the emotional journey, emphasizing his father's fight and the family's unwavering support.

My old man put up a fight, and I had to be by his side like his right hand, along with my brothers, until the very last moment.

— Ignacio KlicheIgnacio Kliche describing his father's final days.

"My old man put up a fight, and I had to be by his side like his right hand, along with my brothers, until the very last moment," Ignacio told LUN. A particularly meaningful event during this period was the reunion of all six Kliche siblings, including those living abroad. Ignacio shared that his father expressed gratitude for their unity, stating he would happily pay any price to see his children together.

My father expressed gratitude for their unity, stating he would happily pay any price to see his children together.

— Ignacio KlicheIgnacio Kliche reflecting on his father's reaction to the family reunion.

Despite the immense difficulty, Ignacio found solace in deep and wonderful conversations with his father. "We talked, I kissed him, I hugged him, and I told him I loved him very much. We had nothing left to say to each other. We were completely at peace," he recounted. Even in his final moments, Fernando Kliche retained his characteristic sense of humor, sharing laughter with his family until the end. Ignacio cherishes the memory of his father "crying with laughter."

We talked, I kissed him, I hugged him, and I told him I loved him very much. We had nothing left to say to each other. We were completely at peace.

— Ignacio KlicheIgnacio Kliche describing his final conversations with his father.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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