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Eduardo Moreno Laparede, nephew of Mario Moreno Cantinflas and president of the Mario Moreno Foundation, died of covid complications, as reported by comedian Jorge Ortiz de Pinero on his social networks.
Mario Moreno’s nephew Cantinflas He was hospitalized on January 9 for complications related to covid-19, after which he had to undergo a tracheostomy because his lungs began to be damaged.
“I deeply regret the news of the death of Don Eduardo Moreno Laparade, a supportive, kind, loving and irreplaceable friend. There are no words to describe the huge gap left by his departure “, wrote the first actor, Ortiz de Pinedo.
With deep regret I receive the news of the death of Mr. Eduardo Moreno Laparade, a supportive, kind, loving and irreplaceable friend. There are no words to describe the huge void left by his departure. pic.twitter.com/kN8v4MwNYE
– JORGE ORTIZDEPINEDO (@JORGEODEPINEDO) February 20, 2021
Who was Eduardo Moreno Laparade?
Eduardo Moreno was Cantinflas’ nephew and studied to be a journalist; However, in recent days he has been responsible for the presidency of the Mario E. Moreno Foundation, which preserves the work of the iconic Mexican actor, Cantinflas, which is why he also promoted the publication of books with which he sought to honor the legacy of Eduardo Moreno.
With the foundation, Moreno Laparade helped vulnerable groups and those living in marginalization.
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