Remembering the Cast of 'Yo Soy Betty, La Fea': A Series of Losses

Several actors from the beloved telenovela "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" have passed away in recent years. The recent death of Kepa Amuchastegui, who played Don Roberto Mendoza, has brought renewed attention to the losses the show's cast has suffered. Amuchastegui passed away at 83 years old after a battle with bladder cancer. His death follows that of Dora Cadavid (Inesita), who died in 2022 at 84 due to pulmonary problems. Catalina Ángel, who played Betty's fairy godmother, died in 2014 at age 53 due to stomach cancer complications. Lina Marulanda, a model for Ecomoda, tragically took her own life in 2010 at age 29. Germán Tovar, who played one of Betty's lawyers, passed away in 2023 at 72. Even the creator of the show, Fernando Gaitán, died in 2019 at 58 from a heart attack. The deaths of these actors serve as a poignant reminder of the show's enduring legacy and the impact it had on viewers worldwide.