Mexican TV icon Chabelo who delighted children and adults for decades dies at ... trends now
The entertainment world is mourning the death of Javier Lopez, known throughout much of the Spanish speaking world as Chabelo.
The comedian and actor died Saturday at the age of 88.
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the news on Twitter Saturday.
'Hugs to family and friends for the death of Xavier López "Chabelo," the politician wrote in his native Spanish.
'How can I forget that my eldest son woke up early to see him over 40 years ago.'
The entertainment world is mourning the death of Javier Lopez, known throughout much of the Spanish speaking world as Chabelo. The actor's family posted he died 'due to abdominal complications.' He was 88
The comic actor's family shed a little more light on his passing in a post on Facebook.
'This is a very sad morning, Xavier Lopez Chabelo, father, brother and husband has left us suddenly, due to abdominal complications, the family explained.
'With a torn soul and knowing that many, many people have loved him for many years and that they will feel his departure, we ask you to pray for his rest and give us the opportunity to spend in peace the mourning that overwhelms our entire family.
Master Chef Mexico judge Betty Vazquez responded to the announcement writing, 'My eternal gratitude for my childhood full of laughter....'
Actress Ana Martín wrote, 'My deepest condolences to the family.'
Musician Charly Pérez bid a fond farewell. 'Bye buddy Good trip dear Chabelo, friend of all children.'
Xavier Lopez was born in Chicago in 1935, but moved with his family to León, Mexico at age eight and grew up there before moving to Mexico City.
The actor trained as a doctor but
