Netflix star tragically dies at 41

Julián Ortega, the star of the Netflix series Elite died aged 41 after allegedly collapsing on a beach in Spain earlier this week.

His sudden passing was announced by Spain’s national union of actors and actresses.

“Actor Julián Ortega dies at the age of 41. Rest in peace. From the Union of Actors and Actresses, our most sincere condolences to the actor’s family and friends,” their statement read.

The moment Ortega went into cardiac arrest, emergency services were alerted by beachgoers. Paramedics tried to revive the actor for 30 minutes, but failed to save his life.

The tragedy happened below a beach bar on Zahora Beach in Barbate, south west of Marbella, Spain.

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According to the obituary, the late actor was a graduate of Madrid’s Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático. He appeared in six episodes of Elite as the manager of the beer and burger joint La Cabaña. He also appeared on the shows like CaronteVelvet, and Netflix’s Cable Girls, the miniseries Untameable and the 2018 romcom MyLove Lost, among the rest.

Tributes came pouring in from Ortega’s colleagues.

His El Pueblo co-star Paco Collado shared his condolences, saying: “It was a great pleasure @julianortega_7 to play your father in @elpuebloserie you left us with sympathy, generosity and professionalism, many hugs friend and also to your family, a real shame in the prime of your youth, RIP Julian.”

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Fernando Tejero wrote: “Life can be so cruel sometimes. I’m heartbroken, dear friend. You were such a great actor and an even better person, Julian Ortega. Fly high.”

Actress Sílvia Marsó posted: “Today the profession loses an exceptional colleague, an incredible actor, and an unforgettable human being. A big, big hug to your parents Gloria Muñoz, José Antonio Ortega, and all their family, friends and colleagues. Always our heart, dear Julian.”

Rest in peace, Julián Ortega.

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