Tributes paid to Netflix star Gerardo Taracena who has died suddenly at 55
The death of actor Gerardo Taracena was shared by the National Association of Actors.
Netflix star Gerardo Taracena has died at 55. The National Association of Actors shared that the actor had passed away in a translated post on Instagram which read: “The National Association of Actors deeply regrets the departure of our colleague Gerardo Taracena @eltaracena. We join in the grief that he bothers his family, friends and the artistic community. R.I.P.”
Gerardo Taracena will be best remembered for starring in Netflix’s crime series Narcos: Mexico. Tributes have been paid to the star on his Instagram page and one wrote: “Bon voyage, excellent actor, icon of the new Mexican cinema, sorry to never say it in life, but you were a great actor for Mexican cinema 🕊️.”
Another person wrote: “Rest in peace old man we will remember you dearly, fly high 🕊️.” In October 2024, Gerardo Taracena took to Instagram and wrote: “I'm gone. My brother Erik passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. And I'm so far... It was the other hemisphere, the Zavala hemisphere where I took refuge and hid.
“With whom I could do equally unexpected and inhospitable mischief... and me so far away... Take a picture of God and send it to me and ask him why is he taking my friends?. And I'm so far…”
At the time, a fan wrote: “I'm so sorry. Lots of hugs and love from Texas🫂❤️,” whilst another said:” I am so sorry my friend... A hug from Buenos Aires.” As well as appearing in the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, Gerardo Taracena who was also a theatre actor and dancer starred in Apocalypto, Man on Fire, The Violin, and Sin Nombre.
The Instagram account GREATNESS OF MEXICO paid tribute to Gerardo Taracena and wrote:
“🎬🎥🎥MOURNING IN MEXICAN CINEMA🎥🎬🎬
“I am saddened by the passing of actor Gerardo Taracena, who died today at the age of 55.
“He was known for his roles in Apocalypto, Man on Fire, The Mexican, and Sin Nombre, as well as in the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico. I will never forget his performance as Ojo Medio, one of the villains in the film Apocalypto.
“Dear@eltaracenaI will miss your comments and opinions on X, especially on the Mesoamerican topics you loved so much. Rest in peace, dear Gerardo.”
In response, one person wrote: “Excellent actor 💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 May he have much light on his eternal path,” and another said: “Apocalypto...great movie! He died young...does anyone know why?”