Cuban actors mourn the death of Samuel Claxton

Numerous figures from Cuban cinema, television and theater have started to share warm messages that have followed this Death of the actor Samuel Claxton at the age of 82 in Havana after a longer and sensitive state of health.

Through social media, friends, colleagues and admirers expressed their grief and recognized his memory.

Luis Silva, Pánfilo from the television comedy “Vivir del Cuento”, shared a photo from the episode in which Claxton was a guest.

Andy Vázquez also dedicated some warm words to tribute.

“Rest in peace … After a recording for Vivir del Cuento, I had the pleasure of taking you home, in the middle of admiration, nerves and frustration, mixed with grief,” he wrote.

“A sapingo like me, who gives a first -class actor a boost, hears anecdotes and advice that I will never forget. I will never forget her smile all the time. Thank you for this moment. Your audience will never forget her!” He emphasized.

From Miami from the actor Erdwin Fernández expressed his grief for the distance, which prevents him from being with Samuel in his last days.

“Samuel Claxton, my friend. For all my friends, believe me, the distance is something brutal; it is mainly about helplessness and sadness. Samuel Claxton, an incredible man, super cool and an excellent artist. Fly up, my friend, and rest in peace,” he said.

Erdwin also thanked all people who, in particular Libia Batista Mora, the casting director, who has headed several non -profit campaigns in the past few months to support the recently deceased artist.

Although Claxton was one of the most popular personalities in the national artistic scene in extreme vulnerability and without institutional support.

His last years were characterized by difficulties and neglect of the government. This week the platform demanded Cubaactores Help with obtaining 1. Thanks to Batista Mora's efforts, a wheelchair was arranged for him.

Samuel Claxton faced bladder cancer and percutaneous nephrostomy that caused him severe physical restrictions. He had to leave his home in Alamar. He was based on the care of his wife and the support of the community.

It was his admirers and good-hearted persons who came to the aid when his need for tubes and collecting bags became publicly the essential for his daily care, which were not provided by any official institution.

Claxton was born in Camagüey in 1943 and took part in over 60 film and theater productions.

He is particularly reminiscent of his role as a mantilla in the legendary series “Su Propia Guerra” and for his appearances in films such as “La última Cena”, “EN 3 Y 2” and “Caravana”. He also shone on theater stages with works such as “Santa Camila de la Habana Vieja” and “María Antonia”.

His case underlines the critical situation that many Cuban artists are exposed to their age, and lacks the Ministry of Culture or Untoc without the support of the Ministry. The symptoms were persistent online. “At least what could be done must ensure that he has his probes and collectors without having to ask,” wrote an outrageous user.

His death leaves not only an emptiness in the Cuban artistic scene, but also an urgent debate about the dignity and care of those who dedicated everything to national culture.