To the world, he was known as "Chespirito." Roberto Gomez Bolanos gained fame as a comedian, but he was also a writer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter, film director and TV producer. The legendary entertainer died Friday at the age of 85 at his home in Cancun, Mexico. A native of Mexico City, Gomez Bolanos had been living in the resort town for the last few years due to health problems. He leaves behind his wife, Florinda Meza, also an actress and comedian, and six children from a previous marriage. Gomez Bolanos' death was confirmed by Televisa, the Mexican media conglomerate where he spent most of a career that spanned more than four decades, mainly on television.
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Known as "Chespirito," Gomez Bolanos was also a writer, actor, director and producer
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President says his work "transcended generations and borders"
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His two most famous TV characters were a superhero and an orphan boy
Chespirito's last show was produced in 1995, but his catchphrases and sayings continue to be part of @placeholder culture.