Los Angeles actor Rudy Moreno, remembered by his contemporaries as” the Godfather of Latino comedy”, has died following a new treatment. He was 66.
About three days after the” Lopez Tonight” senior was treated in the ICU while battling pneumonia and receiving treatment, his agent confirmed Moreno’s death to TMZ. A cause of death was never disclosed.
Arlene, Moreno’s family, revealed to TMZ on April 29 that her father had been in the ICU for about a month, but that both she and his adviser were having trouble contacting him because he apparently was n’t listed in the patient’s system.
Following the news of his death, a” truly ]heart ] broken” Ken Jeong , tweeted , that” countless comedians owe their start” to Moreno, who the actor thanked for” constantly supporting me and letting me get stage time on all of his shows”.
” I know you’re making heaven laugh”, continued the” Hangover” star.
Along with his stand- up, Moreno’s career also included , appearances , on shows like” Dave”,” Arrested Development”,” Criminal Minds”,” Monk”,” George Lopez”,” Judging Amy” and” Everybody Loves Raymond”.
The L. A. local even penned Gabriel Iglesias ‘ 2011″ Remain- Up Revolution”.
His family and their two kids remain.
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