'Scarface' Star Ángel Salazar Dies at 68

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Cuban actor and comedian Ángel Salazar, best known for playing Al Pacino's sidekick Scarred faceHe died at the age of 68.

Salazar's representative and longtime friend Ann Wingsong confirmed the news of his death in a statement. TMZHe died in his sleep over the weekend and was found dead in bed at a friend's house in Brooklyn on August 11. The cause of death has not been released, but Wingsong noted that Salazar had been dealing with heart problems.

Salazar was loved for her role as Chi-Chi Scarred faceappeared alongside Pacino in some of the film's most iconic scenes. He would reunite with Pacino a decade later in the 1993 drama Carlito's WayHe also shared the screen with Sean Penn. He also worked with stars like Tom Hanks in 1988 Joke and signed other important loans Hot Run, Boulevard Nights, Walk With ProudAnd Crazy Cop 2He even appeared in the music video for Big Pun's song “I'm Not a Player.”

He was also a successful comedian in the industry, appearing in HBO's comedy specials. Last Comic StandingHe continued to perform until his final days, performing his final shows in Las Vegas from August 1–4.

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