The Cuban-American later reunited with Al Pacino and Brian De Palma for 1993’s “Carlito’s Way.”
A representative confirmed toEntertainment Weeklythat Salazar was found dead in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug. 11.
A cause of death has not been confirmed.
Angel Salazar attends the Chiller Theatre Autograph Expo Spring 2024 on April 28, 2024 in Parsippany, New Jersey.Bobby Bank/Getty
Salazar’s breakthrough role wasScarface, which set his career in motion.
Scarface has become a cultural landmark, often referenced in hip-hop and visual art.
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Salazar was also an accomplished comedian, appearing in the 2006 documentaryLatin Legends of Comedyand various other comedy specials.
“RIP to my friend Angel Salazar.
Worked together a few months ago.
Comedy legend,“tweetedcomedian Adam Hunter, alongside a picture of Salazar wearing aScarfacejacket.
