Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the Mexican Comedic Artist 'Chespirito,' Dies at 85

Mr. Bolaños, known by his nickname Chespirito (chess-pee-REE-toh), was on Mexican television for more than 40 years, and millions of children across the Spanish-speaking world and beyond came of age watching his programs in syndication. His situation 

Mexican actor Roberto Gomez Bolanos, best known as 'Chespirito', poses during the launching of a television series on Oct. 10, 2006, in Mexico City. (Credit: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty Images). Bolaños passed away at his home 

Beloved Mexican comic actor, screenwriter and television director Roberto Gomez Bolaños, better known by his pseudonym "Chespirito," died Friday at his home in the resort city of Cancun, family sources told Efe. He was 85. The creator of characters

With his tight red body suit and bouncing antennae sticking out of his head, the Mexican comedian Chespirito became a legend in his home country – and also inspired one of the Simpson's most bizarre characters. While most people outside Latin America 

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – APRIL 1: Famous comedian Chespirito (Roberto Gomez Bolanos) greets the crowd during a tribute in Aztec stadium 01 April 2000 in Mexico. El popular comediante Chespirito (Roberto Gomez