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Ricardo de Pascual, Actor from 'El Chavo del Ocho', Dies at 85

2 sources · 22 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Ricardo de Pascual, a Mexican actor known for playing characters in the series 'El Chavo del Ocho', died at age 85 on Tuesday (21). His death was confirmed by Mexico's National Actors Association, which did not disclose the cause.

Ricardo de Pascual became known for playing two characters in the series Chaves: Sr. Furtado and Sr. Carequinha. The actor had an extensive career in Mexican television, film and theater, participating in various productions by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known as Chespirito.

1. What we know (3)

Ricardo de Pascual died at age 85 on April 21, 2026

2 sources SBT Terra

His death was confirmed by Mexico's National Actors Association

2 sources SBT Terra

Ricardo de Pascual played the character Sr. Furtado in the series 'El Chavo del Ocho'

2 sources SBT Terra
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Ricardo de Pascual also played the character Sr. Carequinha in 'El Chavo del Ocho'

Reported by: Terra
Did not cover: SBT

The actor was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Reported by: Terra
Did not cover: SBT

Ricardo de Pascual was born in Mexico City in 1940

Reported by: Terra
Did not cover: SBT

His last work was in the telenovela 'Tenías que ser tú' in 2018

Reported by: Terra
Did not cover: SBT
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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