Robert Kolker, Mark Margolis’ manager, confirmed the demise with a statement and said, “He was one of a kind. We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend.”
Mark Margolis, the American actor best known for playing the character of former drug kingpin Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, passed away on Thursday. He was 83. Mark’s publicist confirmed that he was admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a short illness. His wife, Jacqueline, and son, Morgan, were at his bedside.
In a five-decade career, Mark has featured in more than 60 films. Some of the popular titles from his filmography are Scarface, Ace Ventura, and The Wrestler. As The Guardian reported, Mark called himself a “journeyman actor.” Mark’s portrayal of former drug lord Salamanca in the series Breaking Bad made him popular across the globe.
Born in 1939, Mark moved from Philadelphia to New York. Under the guidance of Stella Adler, he began his career on stage. As Deadline reported, Mark has also been a part of more than 50 off-Broadway plays.
As soon as the news of Mark’s demise was shared, several heartbroken fans took to social media and mourned over the loss of the actor. A fan wrote, “RIP Tio… this is so sad. An incredible actor and a scene stealer even though he barely ever spoke.” Another fan wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Mark Margolis. His portrayal of Tio Hector in #BreakingBad and #BetterCallSaul was absolutely unforgettable. Rest in peace, Mark. Your legacy lives on. RIP Tio.” Actor Marc Zammit wrote, “Mark Margolis has passed away at the age of 83, what a legend! Loved him in breaking bad! RIP!”
Here are the reactions
RIP Tio… this is so sad. An incredible actor and a scene stealer even though he barely ever spoke. #markmargolis #hectorsalamanca pic.twitter.com/MwFRSGLdcl
— Rachel (@rachelywhy) August 4, 2023
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Mark Margolis.
His portrayal of Tio Hector in #BreakingBad and #BetterCallSaul was absolutely unforgettable.
Rest in peace, Mark. Your legacy lives on.
RIP Tio#RIPTioHector #markmargolis #hectorsalamanca pic.twitter.com/k31Bs82GGt
— Daniyar B. (@thektyby) August 4, 2023
MARK MARGOLIS ha fallecido a los 83 años de edad.
vimos a un Héctor Salamanca que vivía la intensidad a través de las expresiones de su rostro, regalándonos algunas escenas memorables del universo Breaking Bad.
QEPD #MarkMargolispic.twitter.com/HZm2GJzT2t
— Carla (@shannonlada) August 4, 2023
Mark Margolis has passed away at the age of 83, what a legend! Loved him in breaking bad! RIP!#markmargolis pic.twitter.com/rnBfEFc0Mx
— Marc Zammit (@zammit_marc) August 4, 2023
Robert Kolker, Mark Margolis’ manager, gave a statement and said, “He was one of a kind. We won’t see his likes again He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend. I was lucky to know him.”
