'Scarface' star Ángel Salazar passes away at 68

Renowned actor Ángel Salazar, best known for his portrayal of Chi Chi, the loyal sidekick to Al Pacino's Tony Montana in the 1983 gangster classic "Scarface," has passed away at 68. His representative and close friend, Ann Wingsong, confirmed to TMZ that Salazar died peacefully in his sleep at a friend's residence in Brooklyn over the weekend.

Salazar's memorable performance in "Scarface," particularly his heroic act of saving Tony Montana's life and his own tragic demise, left a lasting impression on fans of the film.  Beyond "Scarface," Salazar shared the screen with Tom Hanks in the 1988 comedy-drama "Punchline" and reunited with Pacino in the 1993 crime drama "Carlito's Way."

Salazar's talent extended beyond the big screen, as he was also a celebrated comedian with numerous HBO specials and an appearance on "Last Comic Standing" to his credit. His filmography includes other notable titles like "Boulevard Nights," "Walk Proud," "Hot to Trot," and "Maniac Cop 2."