Angel Salazar Chi Chi, Al Pacino’s most trusted costar in the classic gangster movie “Scarface,” has died, TMZ has learned.
Salazar’s rep and closest friend, Ann Wingsong, told TMZ … the actor died in his sleep at a friend’s home in Brooklyn over the weekend.
Winson said the friend went to the room to check on Salazar on Sunday morning and found his body lying on the bed. The cause of death was not disclosed, but representatives said Salazar suffered from heart disease.
Early in his acting career, Salazar played the role of Chi Chi, Pacino’s famous Tony Montana role, in Brian De Palma’s 1983 film Scarface. loyal followers.
Fans of the legendary film will never forget Kiki saving Tony’s life in the so-called “chainsaw scene.” They will also never forget Gigi’s bloody death at the end of the film, when his back was riddled with bullets from a hit squad hired by drug lord Alejandro Sosa.
Of course, Tony Montana also died in a hail of bullets from Sosa’s gun-wielding assassin.
In addition to his work on Scarface, Salazar is also known for his work with Counterpart tom hanks Pacino reprized his role in the 1988 drama “Punchline” in the 1993 drama “Carlito’s Way”.
Salazar is also a well-known comedian who has produced several HBO comedy specials and starred in “The Last Comedy.”
Other famous works include “Night on the Boulevard”, “Pride Walk”, “Hot Trot”, “Crazy Cop 2”, etc.
He is 68 years old.
Rest in peace
