He was 85. Damn. I grew up with his show as a kid. He was very popular with the hispanic community. RIP.
He was an icon for decades. Theres nobody I can really compare him. Everyone knows him kinda like don francisco. It just wasn't 1 generation he attracted but multiple and still currently strong.
The world got a little bit dimmer today! I grew up watching "El Chavo del Ocho", and still watch it on occasions! His style of comedy/humor was 100% innocent, you wouldn't hear or see any vulgarity in any of his shows! I have very fond memories of watching his shows as a youth and it saddens me to hear of his passing!... Que En Paz Descanse! ....... ....... .......
Grew up watching this guy.. so many memories and good times are tied to his shows. DEP. Chespirito and Cantinflas were/are probbaly the biggest icons in Mexico in the last 50 years.