'Scarface' actor Angel Salazar known for his role as Chi Chi in the cult film dies at 68

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Actor Angel Salazar, who worked in the 1983 crime film ‘Scarface’ and became popular for his character Chi Chi, has died.

Salazar was 68 when he breathed his last over the weekend, as reported by TMZ.

'Scarface' star Angel Salazar died at his friend’s house

Angel Salazar's representative and closest friend, Ann Wingsong, revealed that he was at his friend’s house in Brooklyn when he died. His friend reportedly discovered his body on Sunday morning, August 11.

Though it's not clear yet what led to the Cuban-American comedian’s death, reports have said that he had heart problems.

Other works of Salazar include 1979's ‘Boulevard Nights’, 1980's ‘Where the Buffalo Roam’, 1982's ‘A Stranger Is Watching’, 1985's ‘Sylvester’, 1988's ‘Hot to Trot’, 1990's ‘Maniac Cop 2’, and the 1993’s ‘Carlito's Way’.

Fans remember Angel Salazar for his ‘silly antics and cheerful laughter’

Following his death, Salazar's fans took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor.

Tito Puente, a recording artist, and bandleader, tweeted, “Rest in peace Angel Salazar "chichi" you were an amazing actor and good friend hermano. From scarface to carlito's way your characters and comedy will be forever missed.. @angelsalazarchichi #chichi #angelsalazar #restinpeace #”

“Got home from filming to find out my dear close friend Angel Salazar passed away. Angel and I worked together for years. I will miss his silly antics and cheerful laughter. Super sad. Love you my friend. May you rest in peace,” actress Kadrolsha Ona Carole shared.

“R.I.P. Angel Salazar I watched him absolutely murder one night at The Icehouse. He crushed for 90 straight minutes right after I had ate it. I would’ve loved to blame my set on the crowd but Angel made that impossible,” comedian Auggie Smith said.

The Iconic APRIL posted, “I was lucky enough to work with Angel Salazar during one of the darkest times in both my comedy and personal life. It was a weekend of some growing pains onstage and off, but he was nice enough to lend moral support. He was amazing to watch and inspired me to do a lot of what.”

“I do in my live show now. Our politics didn’t always align but Angel joked about it which only made me love him more.  And we know Tony Montana was nothing without Cheech getting the Yay-Yo. Thanks for the memories and I know you are making them laugh in heaven,” they added.

Comedian Adam Hunter shared, “RIP to my friend Angel Salazar. Worked together a few months ago. Comedy legend.”

“Rest in peace and love and condolences to the family,” a tweet read.

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