Ricardo de Pascual

Early life and career Born in Mexico City on 21 August 1940,

In 1972, de Pascual met Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito) and began acting in his shows, becoming well known for his unpopular role as a rich businessman who wants to tear down the vecindad in El Chavo del Ocho to build a luxurious building in its place. His most renowned roles in soap operas include Senda de gloria, El Privilegio de Amar, Locura de amor and Camaleones.

De Pascual's filmography started in the 1970s in Mexican cinema, by playing roles in El investigador Capulina (1975), El alegre divorciado, and El sonámbulo.

In 2020, shortly before his religious marriage, De Pascual was diagnosed with COVID-19 and subsequently was diagnosed with a serious case of COPD, being told by doctors that he did not have much time left to live. His death was confirmed by a statement of the National Association of Actors, which expressed its condolences and praised de Pascual's career. Reactions to his death were multiple on social media, with users remembering de Pascual for his role in El Chavo and his charisma.