The actor and comedian Eduardo Manzano, “El Polivoz”, died at the age of 87, his son Lalo Manzano reported through social networks, where he dedicated an emotional farewell to him in which he highlighted his talent.
“With deep pain we say goodbye to my beautiful daddy and we thank everyone who has respectfully joined in with their expressions of affection,” it reads.
Eduardo Manzano, known as “El Polivoz”, was born on July 18, 1938 in Mexico City and began his career in radio and theater as a voice imitator, inspired by figures such as José Ángel Espinoza “Ferrusquilla”.
What did the actor Eduardo Manzano die from?
Although the family did not officially detail the immediate cause of death, In recent years, the actor has gone through complications derived from a bile infection which had originally been developed in 2021 and which took him to the hospital in mid-2025.
His wife, Susana Parra, then explained that the condition could reappear even with a single residual bacteria, a problem that kept him under medical supervision.
Everything indicates that This condition has recently worsened.leading to the deterioration that culminated in his death in 2025.
🔴 GOODBYE TO GRANDPA ARNOLDO 😭
Mexican comedy is in mourning. 🕊️ Eduardo Manzano, “El Polivoz” died at 87 years old. ✨ We will remember him with a smile for his characters in “Los Polivoces” and, more recently, for his endearing role in “Una familia de Diez”. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 pic.twitter.com/VkTNpbTToT
— The Incorrect News (@elincorrectosoy) December 5, 2025
Celebrities say goodbye to Eduardo Manzano after his death
One of the first to say goodbye to Eduardo Manzano was his partner and friend Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo. The actor fired with a message of affection and admiration with whom he worked in “A family of ten”, where Manzano played the grandfather Don Arnoldo López Conejo.
“Today, Friday, December 5, at one minute in the morning, our beloved Eduardo Manzano ceased to exist, the unforgettable Polivoz, who with his grace, talent and sympathy, made us laugh with his masterful imitations and with the creation of unforgettable characters, like the one he played in the last years of his life: Don Arnoldo López Conejo, the grandfather of ‘A Family of Ten’.”
He highlighted that Manzano is unquestionably a Mexican comedy icon in theater, film and television. In addition, he recalled that they shared the last 15 years in presentations, tours and the television program “A family of ten”, which will be dedicated to him this weekend.
“I have shared the last 15 years with him, in theater presentations, tours throughout the Republic, as well as in the television program, where all of his colleagues are in mourning, and of course, this weekend’s broadcasts of “Tú crees” and “Una familia de 10” will be dedicated, with a lot of respect and affection, to him.”
We deeply regret the death of an icon of comedy in Mexico, Eduardo Manzano, a teacher who marked an entire era.
We join in the grief that overwhelms his family, friends and followers.
Rest in peace. 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/PiNqPfT4mC— Program Today (@programa_hoy) December 5, 2025
Thank you. Thank you very much for everything, Mr. Eduardo Manzano.
Rest in peace. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/S1NDnhvTxf— Víctor Trujillo (@V_TrujilloM) December 5, 2025
This is the artistic career of the actor and comedian Eduardo Manzano, who died at 87 years of age. RIP. #MorningExpress con @estarc62 | #nmásforo | #AlwaysLive | #AlwaysWithYou | Follow the sign on pic.twitter.com/4W44G7meS6
— N+ FORO (@nmasphoro) December 5, 2025
Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo sent his condolences to Manzano’s wife, as well as his three children, friends and the public who continue to admire “El Polivoz.” Pinedo reported that the remains of Eduardo Manzano They will be watched starting today at 4 p.m. at the García López funeral home in General Prim.
On the other hand, figures like Mario Bezares, Omar Chaparro, Nora SalinasCecilia Galiano, Mariazel, “El Guana”, Luis Felipe Tovar, Shanik Berman, Jorge Falcon and countless actors, actresses and entertainment personalities in Mexico, fired the actor on social networks.
It was through post made by your son announcing his death, that the famous decided to leave messages of encouragement and condolences for the family, as well as they highlighted the work and quality of person their father was.