Only Fools and Horses and Miami Vice star Mario Ernesto Sánchez has died aged 78. The actor died following a "long and painful illness" at around 3:30am.
A statement announcing the sad news confirmed: "Mario Ernesto Sánchez died today at 3:03 am as a result of a long and painful illness." Mario starred in classic show Only Fools and Horses during his lengthy career.
He played a Colombian drug lord in the two-part special titled Miami Twice. The actor also starred in the series Miami Vice as a recurring limo driver.
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In the 2006 movie Miami Vice, he took on a different background role. His other credits include Invasion U.S.A. and The Specialist.
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