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Death of Spanish actor Manolo Solo

Overview

Spanish actor Manolo Solo died on 30 July 2026 in Madrid at age 62 after a battle with cancer. The Spanish Academy of Cinema confirmed his death and highlighted his four‑decade career, which included award‑winning roles in Tarde para la ira (2017 Goya for Best Supporting Actor), Pan’s Labyrinth, El Laberinto del Fauno, Celda 211, and the series La peste. Tributes poured in from colleagues, the mayor of Algeciras, the Andalusian president and cultural institutions, underscoring his impact on Spanish cinema.

Subsequent coverage noted that the Movistar+ series Anatomía de un instante, in which Solo portrayed General Gutiérrez Mellado during the 23‑F coup attempt, now carries added emotional weight as a posthumous tribute, prompting audiences to revisit his performance.

Entities

Goya Awards · Manolo Solo · Academia de Cine (Spanish Academy of Cinema) · José Ignacio Landaluce · Academia de Cine

Timeline

22 days ago

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Spanish actor Manolo Solo dies at 62
Spanish actor Manolo Solo, 62, died on July 30. The Goya‑winning performer was celebrated for roles in films such as “Tarde para la ira” and the series “Anatomía de un instante”, now highlighted as a posthumous
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Manolo Solo, 62, dies of cancer; acclaimed Goya‑winning Spanish actor
Manolo Solo, 62, died of cancer on 30 July 2026 in Madrid. The Goya‑winning actor, born in Algeciras, was known for roles in Pan’s Labyrinth, La Isla Mínima and Tarde para la ira, and was filming Las Vecinas at

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