Recovery progresses for comedian Luis de Alba after severe facial injury
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican comedian Luis de Alba, known as "El Pirruris," is recovering from a fall that caused significant bruising to his face.
- De Alba shared an update on the "Hoy" program, noting that the swelling and bruising have naturally subsided without medication.
- He humorously joked about his appearance and potential new careers, while recounting the accident that occurred when he fainted at home.
Mexican comedian Luis de Alba, widely known for his character "El Pirruris," is showing signs of recovery following a fall at his Mexico City home. Weeks after the accident, the severe bruising that discolored much of his face has begun to fade.
During an appearance on the program "Hoy," De Alba provided an update on his condition. He revealed that he did not use any medication to reduce the bruising, which has been diminishing naturally. He even joked about his appearance, quipping that he might be mistaken for a wrestler, "El Mapache Atรณmico" (The Atomic Raccoon), due to the swelling around his eyes.
De Alba recounted that the fall occurred after he fainted while alone in his home. His wife, Abigail, who was away at the time, became concerned when she couldn't reach him and asked a neighbor to check on him. The neighbor found De Alba still on the floor.
Despite the frightening incident, the comedian has maintained his sense of humor. He shared that he was hospitalized and has hazy memories of the event itself. His wife, upon returning, convinced him to seek medical attention.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.