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Death of Peruvian comedian Enrique Espejo

Overview

Peruvian comedian Enrique Espejo Peña, known by his stage name ‘Yuca’, has died at the age of 75. His health had been in decline following a domestic accident in March 2025 that caused a severe head injury, leaving him bedridden in delicate condition.

Espejo was a prominent figure in Peruvian television for over four decades, appearing in programs such as ‘Risas y Salsa’, ‘JB Noticias’, and ‘La Paisana Jacinta’. Following his death, colleagues and friends offered tributes, praising his professionalism and improvisational skills.

The passing also brought renewed attention to a legal complaint previously filed against Espejo by Clara Seminara. Seminara, who had decided to drop the complaint for ‘humanitarian reasons’, addressed social media backlash by clarifying she was unaware of his death at the time of a previous post and expressed a desire for peace.

Following his passing on September 11, Espejo’s children issued a public message of gratitude via his official social media channels on September 16. They thanked the friends, colleagues, fans, producers, and television channels who attended his wake and provided support, stating, “Thank you for being by our side, accompanying us, sustaining us and giving us strength.”

Entities

Jorge Benavides · Enrique Espejo · Panamericana Televisión · Enrique Espejo Peña · Clara Seminara

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Enrique Espejo, Peruvian comedian ‘Yuca’, passes away at 75

    The family of deceased Peruvian comedian Enrique Espejo, known as ‘Yuca’, expressed gratitude for the public support received following his passing at age 75.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Enrique Espejo ‘Yuca’ death draws tributes and controversy

    Peruvian comedian Enrique ‘Yuca’ Espejo has passed away, drawing emotional tributes from colleagues like Lucy Cabrera and sparking public discourse involving Clara Seminara.

  3. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Enrique Espejo ‘Yuca’ dies at 75, iconic Peruvian comedian

    Peruvian comedian Enrique Espejo, known as ‘Yuca’, has died at age 75 following health complications from a March 2025 accident. He was a prominent figure in national television comedy.

Sources

capital.pe · diarioelsolcusco.pe · dsn.pe · flp.or.id · karibena.pe · larepublica.pe · rpp.pe · trome.com

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