Daniel Fanego was an Argentine actor who garnered massive attention for his film, theater, and television work.
Sadly, the veteran actor is no longer between us. Fanego passed away at the age of 69.
Highlights
- Daniel Fanego was suffering from a life-threatening enfermedad (disease) but kept it away from public eyes.
- Fanego is survived by his mother, wife, kids, sister, and family.
- His last Instagram post was about his daughter Camila in an art gallery.
The Argentine Actors Association representative announced the sad news on the night of 19th September.
Additionally, the association stated that the farewell will be held this Friday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Buenos Aires Legislature.
Fanego has been an actor for several decades. During this long journey, his exceptional performances have earned him several accolades.
For instance, he was honored with the Podestá Award for Honorable Career, which was presented by the union and the Senate of the Nation.
Daniel Fanego Enfermedad And Battle With Cancer Led To Significant Health Issues
Daniel Fanego was battling a severe illness, including a significant enfermedad (disease) that severely impacted his health.Â
However, the veteran actor never told the world about it until his death. Before his demise, no official news was shared about Fanego’s enfermedad.Â
Still, his level of attention on himself gave birth to rumors regarding his health. A couple of months before his untimely demise, speculation of him being ill circulated online.Â
Even after his passing, his cause of demise wasn’t revealed right away. So, it was kept a secret for some time.
Sadly, the world learned about his demise reason only after he passed away. Talking about the cause, Fanego was battling cancer.
Fanego didn’t let his health issues create a fuss among his fans. However, in his recent Instagram post, one photo subtly taps into his illness.Â
To be exact, Fangeo on June 29 uploaded a photo of him looking a little off but still determined to fight what lies ahead. He accompanied the photo with a caption,Â
Don’t feel defeated, not even defeated, don’t feel a slave or even a slave.
Daniel Fanego
In a way, these words hint at his struggle with the life-threatening disease, reflecting his refusal to surrender to cancer.
Although gone, Fanego will always be with us through his decades-long work in the film industry. He is survived by his mother, partner, kids, and the rest of his family.Â
Talking about Fanego’s mother, she recently turned 93 years old. The late actor posted about it on his Instagram account.
Similarly, Fanego’s last social post was about his daughter Camila. Besides Cami, he was blessed with his son, Manu. Both of his kids turned out to be great and talented artists.
Before his untimely passing, Fanego was with his partner, Laura. As per sources, his wife was a public accountant.
Laura is no new face to his Instagram followers. On his social posts, Fanego often referred to her as a goddess.Â
All four members of his family were by his side when he passed away. He also has a sister named Claudia, who is an author.
Additional Information
- Daniel Fanego earned several prestigious honors throughout his career, including the MartÃn Fierro, Cóndor de Plata, and Sur awards.
- Claudia, Fanego’s sister, is happily married and has a daughter named Rita.
- Daniel Fanego’s final film, El Jockey, directed by Luis Ortega, will debut on September 26, 2024.
