Mexican film star and rejoneador Gastón Santos Pue dies

• Gastón Santos Pue dies unexpectedly.
• Son confirms the tragic news.
• Legacy in bullfighting and cinema.

In tragic news that has shocked the national artistic environment, the renowned Potosí rejoneador Gastón Santos Pue recently died.

Which has ended up leaving a void in bullfighting and the film industry, branches in which the famous man worked.

His son, Gastón Santos Ward, announced the tragic news through his social media last Wednesday, January 17.

Gastón Santos’ son said goodbye to him with a moving message that highlights his father’s life.

Gastón Santos Pue dies

«His triumphs as a bullfighter, his bravery, his handsomeness, coupled with his great charisma and excellent conversation (he spoke 4 languages), allowed him to become that movie character that marked an era,» wrote Ward.

«My friends and I agree that it was the perfect storm,» he expressed on Instagram, highlighting the facets that defined his father’s life.

Gastón Santos Pue not only conquered bullrings as a bullfighter, but also left a mark on the big screen.

His work in the Mexican film industry came through Alameda Films, and his charisma and skills in the ring led him to stardom in the 1950s.

Legacy in Mexican cinema

At the age of 26, he captivated audiences with ‘La Flecha Envenenada’ (1957), marking the beginning of a prolific film career.

Throughout his film career, Gastón Santos Pue worked in around 12 films that helped cement his status as a leading figure on the big screen.

Titles such as ‘El pantano de las ánimas’, ‘El potro Salvaje’, ‘La edad de la tentación’ and ‘El silencioso’ are just some examples of his legacy in cinema.

His last film, ‘Bang bang al hoyo’ (1971), would be where he shared credits with renowned actors such as Silvia Pinal, Xavier López ‘Chabelo’, Enrique Guzmán, Enrique Rocha and César Costa.

Figure of rejoneo in Mexico

With his last film where he shared credits with big-name stars, he closed his acting career with a flourish.

Although he decided to move away from the artistic media to focus on his passion for bullfighting and livestock, his impact on national cinema endures as a testimony of his versatility and talent.

Gastón Santos Pue, throughout his career as a rejoneador, participated in approximately 1,300 bullfights, according to ‘Infobae’, demonstrating his dedication and love for bullfighting.

His bravery in the ruedo and his impressive bearing led him to become the greatest figure of bullfighting in Mexico, triumphing in bullrings around the world.

Farewell to Gastón Santos Pue

So far, the exact causes of its death have not been revealed, leaving the artistic media and its followers in sadness.

The departure of Gastón Santos Pue leaves an indelible legacy in the art of rejoneo and in the history of Mexican cinema, remembering him as an icon who shone both in the arena and on the big screen.

As soon as Gastón Santos Ward confirmed the news through his social media with an emotional message in which he remembered him fondly, the condolences were present.

Through the comments of the publication, his followers and loved ones expressed themselves by writing messages of support, condolences and farewell.

Farewell messages after departure

«Peace be upon you, brother… He lives in you and you make him feel so proud», «A big hug!», «In our best memories», they commented.

«I offer you my sincere condolences on this sad day. A big hug», I send you a big hug, cheer up!», they wrote.

«My deepest condolences. May God give you the strength to endure his absence.», «Brother, I send you a big hug with all my friendship and affection!», they added.

“My deepest condolences, a big hug to the family,” “He left a great impression on many lives, and a great legacy,” “It was a privilege to have lived with your dad,” they said. To see a photo click HERE.