The actor from the Netflix series “Elite,” Julian Ortega, has passed away at the age of 41.
It is reported that the famous actor collapsed on a beach in Spain, and despite the efforts of lifeguards, they were unable to keep him alive.
Initial reports suggested that the actor had drowned, but authorities announced that he died from a heart attack on the shore.
The famous actor died at the age of 41 on Sunday afternoon.
Lifeguards confirmed to a local media outlet that they attempted to revive Julian Ortega for half an hour before his death was ultimately pronounced at the scene.
Julian Ortega became known from the Spanish Netflix drama “Elite,” playing the manager of the restaurant “La Cabana” in a series of episodes in 2018.
Jason Ortega had also appeared in other popular series including “4 estrellas,” “The Countryside,” “Untameable,” “Velvet,” “Nunc et in Hora,” and “Caronte,” among others.
Farewell to Julian Ortega
Actress Silvia Marso bid farewell to the actor with a touching post on Instagram. “Today the profession loses an outstanding colleague, an incredible actor, and an unforgettable person. A big, big hug to your parents,” she notably wrote.
Actor Fernando Tejero also sent his own special goodbye. “Devastated by the pain, dear colleague… what a great actor and what a beautiful person you are, Julian Ortega… fly high, hugs to your father and mother.”