(CNN Spanish) — actor and singer Diego Bertie died at dawn this Friday at the age of 54, as confirmed by the Casimiro Ulloa Hospital in Lima, where the artist was treated.
According to the statement, Bertie entered that health center at 4:10 this Friday, Peru time and was treated by doctors, who minutes later confirmed the death.
Shortly before, the territorial commander of Lima and Callao of the Firefighters, Mario Casaretto, told América TV that they had found Bertie in the parking lot, which they believe had fallen from the 14th floor of the building where he lived in the district of Miraflores in Lima and who was helped by firefighters.
After hearing the news, from the Ministry of Culture of Peru they lamented the death of the artist.
“We deeply regret the death of the actor and singer Diego Bertie, recognized for his work in film, television and theater. From the Ministry of Culture we express our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” the ministry published on its Twitter account. Twitter.
🕊 We deeply regret the passing of actor and singer Diego Bertie, recognized for his work in film, television and theater. From the Ministry of Culture we express our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/aaWWvZ6ciF
– Ministry of Culture (@MinCulturaPe) August 5, 2022
Also on that social network, the Grand National Theater expressed its condolences to the actor’s family and friends.
We deeply regret the death of the renowned musician and theater, film and television actor, Diego Bertie Brignardello
From the Grand National Theater we express our condolences to your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/mAk1NhqbQj
— Great National Theater (@GranTeatroNac) August 5, 2022
A heartfelt message on Twitter left another Peruvian actor, Christian Meier.
“As a boy I wanted to be an actor for you. I am an actor for you. I always loved you, I always admired you. Too soon Diego,” Meier published in his verified account, a message that closed with the phrase “With you there is no end, only a long way to walk…”, part of the lyrics of the song “How difficult it is to love”, written by Bertie.
Diego Felipe Bertie Brignardello, as his full name, had born in Lima on November 2, 1967 and participated in several films and series in his country.
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Peruvian actor and singer Diego Bertie dies, according to hospital source in Lima