Willy Benítez Dies, Historical Comedian and Chilean Actor, 79 Years Old - La Tercera

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This Saturday’s day saw the death of the remembered comedian Willy Benítez, at 79 years of age, and who achieved fame in Chile for playing the character “Juan Gallo” in the program of the Festival de la Una on TVN. But the milestone that marked his artistic career would be his irruption of the 1983 Festival de Viña del Mar, when playing Gallo, interrupted the contest to protest the lack of Chilean humorists in that edition. A fact that marked ge…

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National actor and humorist Guillermo “Willy” Benítez Baigorrotegui passed away this Saturday at 79 years old. Benítez, according to his family, had suffered a stroke (ACV) in August of this year.The actor was part of relevant television spaces such as the Festival de la Una, Pin Pon, Ya Somos amigos, La Cafetera Voladora and Sabásto Gigante.One of the most important milestones of Benitez was when in 1983 he climbed the stage of the Quinta Verga…

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The world of the Chilean show laments the loss of Guillermo “Willy” Benítez Baigorrotegui, renowned actor and humorist, who died on Saturday at the age of 79. The news was confirmed by his family, who reported that Benítez had suffered a stroke (ACV) in August of this year. Trajectory on Chilean Television Willy Benítez left an indelible imprint on Chilean television, participating in a wide range of programs that marked generations. His beginni…

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This Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 79, Guillermo “Willy” Benítez Baigorrotegui, a Chilean actor, comedian, and musician who left a profound mark on popular television and Creole humor, passed away. His passing marks the farewell to a figure who knew how to transform music into laughter, and laughter into protest. Benítez began his career as a musician, joining the Chilean rock group Beat 4 in the 1960s, a pioneer in adapting the Be…

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In the last few months the actor had been delicate in health due to a stroke.

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Recognized for his character "Juan Gallo" and his legacy in the national comedy. Benitez began his artistic career in music, founding the band Beat 4. Then, he dedicated himself to comedy.