Julian Ortega, who starred in Netflix's ‘Elite’, dies at 41 after collapsing on beach in Spain
BARBATE, SPAIN: Julian Ortega, who starred in the popular Netflix series ‘Elite’ died at the age of 41.
The actor collapsed on Zahora Beach in Barbate, Spain, on Sunday evening, August 25.
How did Julian Ortega die?
The lifeguard services present at the scene confirmed that he went into cardiac arrest and wasn’t drowned as earlier speculated.
"From the Unión de Actores y Actrices, we send our most sincere condolences to the actor's family and friends," according to a statement by Spain's national union of actors and actresses.
“I am broken with pain, dear colleague… what a great actor and what a beautiful person you are, Julian Ortega… fly high, hugs to your father and mother," Spanish actor Fernando Tejero wrote.
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He was joined by fellow actress Silvia Marso. "My friend @lauracepedagolferichs just called me to give me the bad news that Julian Ortega Rodriguez has passed away, a tremendous actor and a colleague of integrity, honesty and as good a person as his parents Gloria Muñoz and Jose Antonio Ortega," she said.
She continued, “I can’t even imagine how these parents, colleagues, so beloved in the profession, are. How horrible… I can’t take it in. Absolute sadness."
Ortega was also known for her performances in other shows including '4 Estrellas,' 'The Countryside,' 'Untameable' and 'La sue se Avecina.'
His most recent appearance was in the Eva Longoria Apple TV+ series 'Land of Women,' reports Sun US.
Fans mourns death of 'Elite' actor Julian Ortega
Internet expressed their sorrow by showing love to Julian Ortega over social media. They shared condolences for the actor's family members.
One fan commented on Instagram, "You go with me, my heart takes you. 🖤"
"My beloved husband how I will miss you his presence and love. See you later my life," another user said.
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One expressed, "Funny fate, that your last post was just like this... Now that you have passed on, rest in peace and may the light illuminate and give strength to your family and loved ones. 🙏❤️"
"My most sincere hug to the family. 🕊️ may the earth be light to you 🌠" another wrote.
A user simply wrote, "Rest easy, my friend. We will miss you."
"How sad and unfair life is!!! R.I.P Julian !!! 😢💔" one user commented.
Another wrote, "I'm so sorry, a hug to the family 😢" "I feel it with all my Soul. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. ❤️" one joined.
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