Mexican actor Ricardo de Pascual died on April 21 at age 85, the Asociación Nacional de Actores (ANDA) confirmed. Known for roles in series like 'Vecinos' and 'La Familia P.Luche', he had a career spanning over six decades in television and theater. No cause of death has been disclosed.
The ANDA announced Ricardo de Pascual's death via a social media statement: “Nuestro más sentido pésame a familiares, amistades y colegas. QEPD”.
De Pascual starred in iconic productions like 'El Chavo del Ocho', portraying Señor Calvillo and Señor Hurtado, and 'Odisea Burbujas' as Don Mugrovich. He appeared in 'Vecinos' (2006-2021) as father, driver, and 'Don Cascarito', and in 'La Familia P.Luche' (2002-2007) as lawyer and doctor. His career featured telenovelas like 'El privilegio de amar', 'Lazos de amor', and anthology series such as 'La rosa de Guadalupe' and 'Como dice el dicho'.
In recent years, he battled severe health issues, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (EPOC) from smoking and COVID-19 sequelae, requiring permanent oxygen. He had cardiac arrhythmias, carotid artery obstruction, kidney problems, and spine surgery. In an October 2025 interview with Matilde Obregón, he joked: “Ya son 85 años, ya estoy usado, ya estoy como carcachita que hay que echarle agua”.
His wife Martha recounted a doctor's prognosis five years ago: “Un doctor lo desahució, le dijo ‘no llegas a julio’. Luego ‘no llegas a mayo, abril’. Ya van cinco abriles saliendo adelante”. De Pascual refused retirement: “Mi única droga es el teatro. No pienso retirarme mientras tenga mente y pueda moverme”. Trained by Carlos Ancira and Andrés Soler, he never missed a theater performance.
