A tragic news has emerged regarding Julian Ortega, known for his role in Netflix’s popular Spanish series Elite. The actor passed away at the young age of 41, sending a wave of sorrow through the entertainment industry. Fans are paying heartfelt tributes to him with heavy hearts.
According to reports, Julian Ortega passed away on August 25. He reportedly fell into the sea while visiting Zahora Beach in Barbate, Spain, leading to his death by drowning. However, officials present at the scene stated that he first suffered a cardiac arrest, which caused him to fall into the water.
Netflix Star Julián Ortega Collapses and Dies at 41 at Spain‘s Zahora Beach https://t.co/KndECNq7BT via @BreitbartNews
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Media reports indicate that Spain’s Union of Actors and Actresses confirmed the death of Julian Ortega in a social media statement, which left fans devastated. Initially, drowning was considered the cause of his death. Later, officials clarified that Julian Ortega suffered a cardiac arrest, which made him lose his balance. Efforts were made to revive him after he was pulled out of the water, but unfortunately, they were unsuccessful. Ortega was declared dead at the scene.
Fans Mourn with Tearful Tributes
Following Julian Ortega’s passing, fans have been paying their respects with tearful tributes. His co-star and fellow actor from The Countryside, Paco Collado, also expressed his condolences on social media. In his heartfelt post, he wrote, “Julian Ortega, it was a great pleasure to play your father in The Countryside. RIP Julian.”
Netflix Star Julian Ortega Collapses and Dies at 41 at Spain's Zahora Beach https://t.co/GHplWPaQrQ
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Julian Ortega captured the hearts of many with his role as a restaurant manager in the popular web series Elite. He appeared in the first part of this series. Since its release on Netflix in 2018, Elite has had eight seasons, with the latest episode released in July of this year. The series stars actors like Omar Ayuso, Aron Piper, Itzan Escamilla, Valentina Zenere, and Miguel Bernardeau.