Santo Domingo.- Dominican actor Johnie Mercedes expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of his colleague Stuart Ortiz, whom he described as a close, hardworking human being with exceptional human quality both on and off the stage.
Mercedes recalled the relationship of camaraderie she maintained with Ortiz and assured that actors form a great family that shares joys, challenges, and experiences throughout their careers.
“We are a big family, a family that fights, that learns, that laughs, that loves, that sweats together,” he expressed.
The performer revealed that both participated in a film approximately two years ago, which is scheduled to be released soon in the Dominican Republic, which is why he regretted not being able to share that moment with his colleague.
“Stuart and I made a movie about two years ago and it is just now arriving in the country. It’s a shame we won’t see the premiere together,” she stated.
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Mercedes highlighted the energy, talent, and dreams that characterized Ortiz, stating that his passing represents a great loss for Dominican art.
“He was a beautiful human being, with so much energy and so many dreams. Seeing him leave like this is very painful. We hope that God welcomes him well,” he/she expressed.
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Likewise, he recalled the actor’s willingness and human quality, ensuring that he was always present for those who needed him.
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“He was a great guy; you could call him and you knew he would answer. A human being and an artist who, in his short life, was magnificent and left many things undone,” stated Mercedes, who concluded her message with an emotional farewell: “With love. Kisses.”
Background
Dominican actor Stuart Ortiz passed away Wednesday afternoon after drowning in the so-called Cueva Escondida, a cenote where cave diving is practiced, located in the Agua Loca sector, Santo Domingo Este municipality.
