Carlos Arruza part in the 1960 John Wayne film "The Alamo". He was the subject of the 1971 documentary "Arruza", directed by Budd Boetticher. Arruza's sons, Manolo and Carlos Jr., also became prominent toreros. Carlos Arruza died on May 20, 1966 in an automobile accident while on the road from Toluca, State of Mexico, to Mexico City. Calle Carlos Arruza, a small street in downtown Tucson, Arizona, is named after Arruza. According to "Arizona Daily Star" historical writer David Leighton, it may be the only street in the U.S. named after a bullfighter. The composition "Carlos", by jazz composer and bandleader Gerald
Jesús Álvarez Amaya Jesús Álvarez Amaya Jesús Álvarez Amaya (November 19, 1925 – June 21, 2010) was a Mexican painter and graphic artist, mostly known for mural work and his graphic work as head of the Taller de Gráfica Popular, which he led from 1967 until his death. His murals can be found in various parts of the country and his art mostly have social and political themes. Jesús Álvarez Amaya was born on November 19, 1925 in the La Merced neighborhood in Mexico City. He came from modest background, working as a baker in his youth. He studied art at the Escuela