Overview
- Esteso died on February 1 at Valencia’s Hospital La Fe from respiratory complications after being admitted a few days earlier.
- His agent confirmed a posthumous cameo in Torrente 6, which is scheduled to premiere on March 13.
- Andrés Pajares mourned publicly and said he would not attend the funeral, with his daughter later saying he is devastated.
- Santiago Segura and Spain’s film academy led tributes that emphasized Esteso’s influence on Transition‑era popular comedy.
- Aragón’s president announced a posthumous Medalla al Mérito Cultural, as separate reports described a modest estate following past financial troubles.