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The first actor Ignacio López Tarso, 97, was hospitalized for pneumonia

Ignacio López Tarso.
Ignacio López Tarso.

Photo: File/ Diego Bonilla / Reforma Agency

The first actor Ignacio López Tarso, of 97 years old, was hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia. This was confirmed by his son, Juan Ignacio Aranda, who through WhatsApp responded to People that his father is fine , and that will be in the hospital for the days necessary to overcome the situation.

“He is in good spirits, well and grateful for the signs of affection“, responded to the also actor.

The protagonist of tapes like “Macario” and “El Hombre de Papel” , who is part of the so-called Golden Age of national cinema, sent a message through his son:

“Dear friends, friends and the media, I appreciate your concern and expressions of affection. I am in the hospital because I presented a picture of bacterial pneumonia. Fortunately I am very well cared for, recovering quickly. Very happy to receive your messages and the affection of all the people. See you soon at the theater!”

Just this past weekend, on Sunday, Ignacio López Tarso attended the celebration of the 60 years of the Teatro Hidalgo, with a red carpet prior to the staging of the staging of the staging I Love You, You Are Perfect, Now Change.

There he assured that he felt like an oak tree, because he is excited to reach the 100 years. He received an honorary doctorate in arts and humanities from the University of Ixtlahuaca (CUI), in the State of Mexico, where he laid the first stone of a theater.

“Two more years is what I have to endure (to attend), I want to endure three at least, to reach 100“, he said on that occasion.

Theater, film and television actor, López Tarso has more than 50 film titles of international impact, among them “Pedro Páramo”, “La Trinchera” and “La Vida Inútil de Pito Pérez”.

And, although became well known for his career on the stage, much of his popularity is due to many stagings and soap operas in which he has had relevant roles, such as “Imperio de Cristal” and “Mañana es Para Siempre”.

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