New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Legendary Mexican comedian and actor Eduardo Manzano has passed away, aged 87, his family confirmed. Known as 'El Polivoz' in the industry, he gained fame in the 1960s as a member of the comedy duo called 'Los Polivoces' - which he formed with Enrique Cuenca. The news of his death was confirmed by his son, Lalo Manzano, on Instagram.

"Today, the curtain has fallen on the stage of life. My father, a comedian loved by thousands and a human being admired by all who knew him, has left this world. He was an extraordinary man, kind, intelligent, and with a heart as big as his talent," Lalo said in the statement.

Manzano was born on July 18, 1938, in Mexico City. Though he studied electronic engineering at the National Pol...