Ángel Salazar, renowned for his role as Chi Chi, Al Pacino’s loyal companion in the classic gangster film *Scarface*, has passed away.
According to his representative and close friend, Ann Wingsong, Salazar died peacefully in his sleep over the weekend at a friend’s residence in Brooklyn.Wingsong revealed that Salazar’s body was found on Sunday morning when his friend went to check on him.
While the exact cause of death has not been revealed, it is known that Salazar had been struggling with heart problems.Salazar’s portrayal of Chi Chi in the 1983 Brian De Palma-directed *Scarface* is one of his most iconic performances.
In the film, Chi Chi serves as the devoted henchman to Tony Montana, played by Pacino. Fans will remember Chi Chi’s courage in saving Tony during the notorious “chainsaw scene” and his tragic demise when he is shot down by assassins.
