(LibertySociety.com) – Actor Julián Ortega, known for his role in the Netflix series Elite, tragically passed away at the age of 41 while at Zahora Beach in Spain. The actor reportedly collapsed from a heart attack while at a bar near Marbella, according to the Daily Mail.
Emergency workers tried for 30 minutes to revive him. Despite their efforts, including the use of a defibrillator, they were unable to save him. Early reports wrongly suggested that Ortega had drowned, but it was later confirmed that he had suffered a heart attack.
Ortega was born in Madrid and had built a strong career in Spanish television. He was praised for his roles in Caronte (2020), Elite (2018), and Nunc Et in Hora (2010). Although he had been acting for some time, his appearance in Elite introduced him to a much wider international audience. Elite, which follows the lives of students at an exclusive high school, quickly became a hit when it first appeared on Netflix.
Following Ortega’s passing, Spain’s actors union confirmed his death and offered their condolences to his family and friends. They released a statement saying, “We send our most sincere condolences to the actor’s family and friends.”
Many of Ortega’s colleagues and fans expressed their sorrow as well. Spanish actress Silvia Marsó shared her grief in an Instagram post, calling Ortega an “honest” and “tremendous” actor. She posted a photo of herself with Ortega and said she was filled with “absolute sadness” over his loss.
Actor Paco Collado, who worked with Ortega on The Countryside, also shared his thoughts. He remembered Ortega as a generous and professional actor, expressing sadness that such a talent was lost at a young age.
Julián Ortega’s sudden death leaves a void in Spanish cinema and television, where his presence will be deeply missed.
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