68-year-old Ángel Salazar, known for his role in "Scarface," died from accidental cocaine intoxication with arteriosclerosis and hypertensive cardiovascular disease as contributing factors.

Ángel Salazar, famed for his role as Chi Chi in "Scarface," died at 68 on August 11. The New York Chief Medical Examiner's report, released on October 24, attributed his death to acute intoxication from cocaine, cyclobenzaprine, and diphenhydramine, classifying it as accidental. Contributing factors included arteriosclerosis and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. Salazar had a diverse career in film, television, and comedy.

October 24, 2024
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