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Larry Casanova, Renowned Mexican Animal Trainer, Died in May

Reported in July by Spanish outlets citing Vanitatis, the private handling of his May death highlights family discretion and prompts speculation that Genoveva Casanova may return to Spain.

Overview

  • Larry Casanova died on May 20 in Mexico, according to reports first published in July that say his family managed his passing and farewell in strict privacy.
  • Casanova built a decades‑long career training animals for Mexican film and television, working on Televisa telenovelas and films and handling species from dogs to elephants.
  • Before his entertainment career he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he trained dogs to detect antipersonnel mines.
  • His death was disclosed weeks after it occurred by Vanitatis and picked up by Spanish outlets, and current accounts note limited sourcing and a delayed public report.
  • Genoveva Casanova has not publicly commented or updated social media since August 2025, and outlets say she may soon travel to Spain for a close friend’s wedding, which could be the next public development.