MEXICO CITY (AP) — The death of the Mexican comedian and presenter Xavier López “Chabelo”, who brightened the Sunday mornings of countless children with the game show “En familia con Chabelo”, was deeply felt among actors, politicians and other celebrities who followed his program for years.
Chabelo passed away on Saturday at the age of 88.
Here are some reactions to his death:
“I hug family and friends for the death of Xavier López ‘Chabelo’. How can I forget that my eldest son woke up early to see him more than 40 years ago ”, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, via Twitter.
“We deeply regret the loss of television presenter Xavier López “Chabelo”. With films like ‘Viaje a la luna’ and ‘La criada bien criada’, his legacy in the entertainment industry and Mexican television will be remembered forever. Rest in peace”, Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, via Twitter.
“I want to cry. Thank you for your dedication and giving us so much joy! And for being the friend of all the children, we will all miss you ‘CUATE’ because in our hearts you are immortal”, the actress and singer Dulce María, via Twitter.
“What a great pain to lose a friend, who made so many of us happy with his talent, with his wonderful sense of humor and above all a gentleman in every sense of the word!”, actress and singer Angelica Mariavia Twitter.
“Goodbye Chavelo (sic) friend of all the children, of the parents and grandparents of all Mexicans, we will all miss you. Have a good trip”, actress Patricia Reyes Spíndola, via Twitter.
Angelica Vale arrives at the Latin American Music Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on October 26, 2017. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
“There are people who simply should never leave. My inner child is very sad… Chabelo, I will never forget how adorable you were with me, thank you for bringing so much joy to my childhood. I will always carry you in my heart! Huge hug to your family.” actress and singer Angélica Vale, via Twitter.
“I always wanted to compete on the crazy ladder. I would have asked for silence, only to hear #Chabelo shout ‘SILENCE, they’re sleeping’”, writer León Krauze, via Twitter.
“We all grew up watching it. We all dreamed of competing. We’re all going to miss you.” actor Alfonso Herrera, via Twitter.
“Many of us enjoyed in our childhood the joy of having Chabelo with his laughter and songs. Rest in peace who marked the life of Mexico’s childhood for many years. My condolences to his family and loved ones.” singer Guadalupe Pineda, via Twitter.
“Have a good trip #Chabelo… You will always live in the hearts of all of us”, singer Alejandra Guzmán, via Twitter.
“Goodbye, Master Chabelo”, film director Jorge R. Gutierrez, via Twitter.
“Very moved by the departure of my beloved and admired Xavier López ‘Chabelo’… Solidarity hugs to his family”, singer TAnya Libertad, via Twitter.
“The very sad departure of Javier López Chabelo leaves a huge hole in my heart. Like so many millions of people, I always felt like my family. Rest in peace, adorable Javier, there are no words to say goodbye. Standing applause, brighten the sky from today and forever. Light for you and yours”, singer and actress Lucero, via Twitter.
“See you always buddy! You will always be the friend of all children, thank you for giving us so much joy. Rest in peace #Chabelo!”, singer Paquita La del Barrio, via Twitter.
“The eternal child of television! Thank you for accompanying our childhood and bringing so much joy to every Mexican home! What a great honor to have shared! Fly high #Chabelo”, singer Fey, via Twitter.
“Chabelo will outlive Xavier López ‘Chabelo’, the iconic Mexican actor, singer and television host who will be long remembered for his character as a spoiled child, his long-running program ‘En familia con Chabelo’ and for the jokes surrounding his supposed immortality ”, Twitter parody account “Chabelo lived more than” dedicated to recording how many celebrities Chabelo survived.
