Mexican Actor Edgar⁣ Frías Font Dies Months After Son’s Death

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) ‌— the Latin ​American entertainment community is mourning the death of ⁣Mexican actor ⁤and​ creative Edgar⁣ Frías Font, ⁣who died at age 52.‍ Font, who ‍resided in Guatemala‍ with his wife and⁤ children, passed away two months after the death⁢ of his son, Axel, from leukemia.

Actor’s Association Confirms ‍Death

The National Association of ⁣Actors (ANDA) confirmed Font’s death in a statement.‌ “The National Association of Actors deeply ⁣regrets ⁣the death of our partner Edgar Frías Font ‘Edgar Font,’ a member of our union,” the⁣ statement read. “Our condolences to their family, ‍friends, and colleagues. Rest in peace.”

Family Tragedy

In February, Font and his wife, Claudia Aline, shared news of their son’s passing. “My child in a month left me. He lost the battle against cancer,” Font said at the time.He noted that Axel’s leukemia was diagnosed Jan. 15 and was notably aggressive.

Wife’s Tribute

Font’s wife, also ‌an actress, expressed her grief on social media. “I don’t know why life⁢ is playing this ⁤bad pass,” ⁣she‍ wrote. “I don’t know what ‌he wants to teach me, but my​ husband ⁤went to take care of his little ‌son. My life partner could not ​with the pain ‍of having lost his little one.” She added that funeral services would be held for those wishing to pay their respects.

Font’s Career

Born in 1973,⁢ Edgar Font was a recognized figure in the entertainment industry, particularly ​in Guatemala. He began his career with roles in‌ films such as “Hunter hunter” and “Fatal inheritance” in⁢ 1997.