Ángel Salazar, 'Scarface' Actor Known for Playing Chi Chi, Dies at 68
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- Ángel Salazar, the Cuban-American actor known for 'Scarface' and 'Last Comic Standing', has died at the age of 68.
- Salazar passed away in his sleep on August 11 at a friend's home in Brooklyn.
- Although the cause of death has not been confirmed, his representative, Ann Wingsong, said that Salazar had suffered from several heart issues.
- Born on March 2, 1956, he began his on-screen career with small roles in various films.
- Salazar's breakthrough came with his role as Chi Chi in the 1983 film 'Scarface' starring Al Pacino.
- He reunited with Pacino in 'Carlito's Way' 10 years later in 1993.
- Apart from films, Salazar was a successful stand-up comedian with features on Showtime and HBO.