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Comedian José Luis “Koto” Valenzuela Dies: His Colleagues Fired Him in Networks

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This weekend the death of comedian and businessman José Luis “Koto” Valenzuela was reported, a figure who not only developed a career on the stages, but also, according to his companions of the circuit, was part of the growth and professionalization of comedy in the country. Valenzuela began her link with humor in 2014 and, the following year, consolidated her career as an active stand-up comedian, with presentations on stages and television pro…

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This weekend the death of comedian and businessman José Luis “Koto” Valenzuela was reported, a figure who not only developed a career on the stages, but also, according to his companions of the circuit, was part of the growth and professionalization of comedy in the country. Valenzuela began her link with humor in 2014 and, the following year, consolidated her career as an active stand-up comedian, with presentations on stages and television pro…

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Last Saturday, June 27, 2026, Chile lost one of the most influential referents of its humorous scene. José Luis “Koto” Valenzuela, comedian, entrepreneur and co-founder of the first ticketer specializing in comedy shows in the country, died suddenly. The news spread quickly through social networks, where colleagues and friends gave him emotional tribute. León Murillo was the first to confirm the loss The comedian León Murillo, close friend and p…

The world of the national show is in mourning after confirmation of the death of a renowned comedian and businessman linked to the circuit of the stand up in Chile. The news was known during this weekend and quickly generated numerous signs of regret among humorists, producers and figures of the category, who used social networks to fire him and remember his legacy. It is José Luis “Koto” Valenzuela. In this line, one of the first to react was c…

The Chilean stand-up community joins in an emotional tribute to José Luis "Koto" Valenzuela, recalling his legacy and contributions to national humor.

The world of Chilean humor passes through a difficult moment after the death of José Luis "Koto" Valenzuela, a renowned comedian and one of the main promoters of the national stand-up. The news was released this weekend and quickly generated a wave of farewell messages from colleagues, friends and spaces dedicated to comedy, who highlighted both their human quality and the enormous contribution that he made to the development of this industry in…

From León Murillo to Yamila Reyna lamented the comedian's departure.

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La Hora broke the news on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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