Eleazar García Jr. was a Mexican actor and director who appeared in more than 200 films and television shows. He was best known for his roles in action and comedy movies, such as Dos michoacanos vs. dos colombianos, Cuatro a caballo, and Santo vs. the TV Killer. He was also the son of Eleazar García, a famous comedian and actor who was nicknamed “Chelelo”.
Early Life and Career
Eleazar García Jr. was born on December 13, 1957 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. His full name was Eleazar Lorenzo García Gutiérrez. He followed his father’s footsteps and started acting at a young age. He made his debut in the film Jugandose la vida in 1984, playing the role of El Mongol. He then appeared in several movies and TV shows, mostly in the genres of action, crime, and comedy. Some of his notable works include Pasaporte a la muerte, El narco del año 2, El plebe chakaloso, and La Escolta Personal.
He also worked as a director and producer for some of his films, such as Dos michoacanos vs. dos colombianos, Cazador de Cholos, and Scarface Renacido. He often collaborated with other actors and directors from the Mexican film industry, such as Mario Almada, Jorge Reynoso, Valentín Trujillo, and Fernando Sáenz.
Diabetes and Kidney Failure
Eleazar García Jr. suffered from diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause various complications, such as nerve damage, eye problems, heart disease, and kidney failure.
According to IMDb, Eleazar García Jr. died on December 12, 2011 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The cause of his death was kidney failure from diabetes. He was 53 years old.
Kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. This can lead to a buildup of toxins and fluid in the body, which can cause symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, nausea, confusion, and shortness of breath. Kidney failure can be caused by various factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, or injuries.
According to Mayo Clinic, kidney failure can be treated with dialysis or kidney transplantation. Dialysis is a process that uses a machine or a special fluid to remove waste and fluid from the blood. Kidney transplantation is a surgery that replaces a damaged kidney with a healthy one from a donor.
Legacy and Tributes
Eleazar García Jr. left behind a legacy of more than two decades of acting and directing in the Mexican film industry. He was known for his versatility and charisma on screen, as well as his humor and generosity off screen.
He was survived by his wife and four children. His father Eleazar García also passed away in 1999 due to an embolism.
Many of his fans and colleagues expressed their condolences and tributes to him on social media and other platforms. Some of them praised his talent and personality, while others remembered his memorable roles and scenes.
Eleazar García Jr. will always be remembered as one of the most prolific and popular actors in Mexican cinema history.
