Xavier Ortiz, a popular former band member of Mexican music group Garibaldi who was also an actor, has died at the age of 48.
The news of the death of Xavier Ortiz was announced on Monday 7th September 2020, after he was reported to be going through some financial struggles.
His Garibaldi bandmate Sergio Mayer tweeted the news of his death. Hours later, Mexican newspaper Reforma reported that Ortiz died by suicide Monday afternoon at his Guadalajara, Jalisco home.
“With profound sadness and great pain, I inform you of the death of my loved brother and great bandmate of the Garibaldi group and actor, Xavier Ortiz,” wrote Mayer, 54, on Twitter. “
My sincere condolences to his family, friends and the artistic community.”
Mayer, who now works as a politician, also went on Instagram to share that he was “devastated” by the death of Ortiz.
Ortiz married his bandmate Manterola in 1999 after dating for 10 years. The two were married for five years before divorcing. Manterola, who now works as an actress and singer, shared a sweet tribute to her ex-husband on Monday.
“This is how I’m going to remember you dear Xavi, with that contagious, beautiful smile that stuck on to everyone who had the pleasure of crossing your path,” the telenovela actress wrote. “You had a noble and sensitive heart, you had that want to help anyone who asked for ti, you had those crystalline eyes that couldn’t hide your feelings, you had that immense love for your son.”
“Now you’re in the arms of your beautiful mother whom you missed so much,” she added. “From here, I send a tight, tight hug to your family … Have a good trip back home dear Xavi!”