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Otto Sirgo, prominent Cuban-Mexican actor, dies at 79
Cuban-Mexican actor and director Otto Sirgo has died at the age of 79. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by the National Association of Actors (ANDA) and the National Association of Interpreters (ANDI).
Sirgo had a prolific career spanning over five decades in television, film, and theater. He gained international recognition for his roles in popular Mexican telenovelas such as ‘Lazos de amor’, ‘Rosa Salvaje’, ‘Niña amada mía’, and ‘Sortilegio’. Beyond acting, he was also a noted stage and television director.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Sirgo moved to Mexico as a child and established himself as a prominent figure in the Mexican entertainment industry. He came from an artistic lineage, being the son of actor Otto Sirgo and actress Magda Haller, and the grandson of Conchita Gentil Arcos. While official causes of death were not immediately released by the unions, his daughter, Valerie Sirgo, indicated that he had been facing physical decline and a heart failure.
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