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Jorge Benavides Says Comedian ‘Yuca’ Is Alive but in Critical Condition

His family requested discretion, leaving his diagnosis undisclosed.

Overview

  • Benavides addressed Enrique “Yuca” Espejo’s health on his program over the weekend, telling viewers the veteran comic is very delicate and “no longer hears us.”
  • Espejo has been absent from JB en ATV sketches for months, prompting concern among fans about his prolonged disappearance from the show.
  • Benavides said the cast kept the situation private at the request of Espejo’s daughters and he offered an emotional message expressing hope for a recovery.
  • No medical details or specific diagnosis have been released, and recent reports rely on statements from Benavides and family-linked sources rather than clinical updates.
  • Some outlets have referenced an accident earlier in 2025 tied to his absence, though these accounts vary and have not been detailed publicly by the family.