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    Geno Silva has died

    The veteran actor - who was best known for his role as silent assassin The Skull in 1983's 'Scarface' - passed away on May 9 due to complications from frontotemporal degeneration, a form of dementia, at the age of 72


    Geno - who died at home - also appeared in numerous stage productions and TV shows over his four-decade career, including 'Alias', 'Star Trek: Enterprise', 'Walker Texas Ranger' and ''Fantasy Island'.

    His movie credits included appearances in 'Mulholland Drive', 'Zoot Suit', 'Amistad' and 'Tequila Sunrise'.

    The character actor is survived by his wife Pamela, their daughter Lucia and his two grandchildren.

    Geno's friend John Ortiz - who he appeared on stage with in 1994's 'The Merchant of Venice' and again five years later in the off-Broadway play 'Sueno' - shared a lengthy tribute to his friend on Facebook.

    The 'Ad Astra' star wrote: "Geno was my friend. A father figure. An artistic warrior brother. A confidante. A lover of life.

    "He was generous, passionate, bold, strong, intelligent, joyful with a regally imposing physical presence which never shut down his magnetic curiosity or spirituality. He was proud of his roots, and even prouder of his friends and family. "

    John reflected on how much he enjoyed spending time at Geno's house.

    He wrote: "I loved having meals and conversations with him that lasted for hours and hours. I loved his stories.

    "One of my favourite things to do was to ask him about any of the hundreds of beautiful photos in his home because he would regale me with the most vivid, entertaining stories. I admired his love for his family.

    "I loved his home. So comforting, so cozy, and filled with so much love.

    "I was always welcomed by him and Pam, and I took full advantage. Showed up at random times, sometimes unannounced, but always greeted with the warmest smile and the biggest hug.

    "He had that amazing quality of making people feel like the most important person in the world, me included.

    "He often believed in me more than I did in myself."

    And he will always be grateful for their friendship.

    He wrote: "My relationship with Geno certainly grew into one of those meaningful relationships.

    "I'm so grateful for the time we had and for the Silva spirit that will continue to live on in so many people lucky enough to have crossed paths with him.

    "Thank you, Geno, you giant of a man.

    "Rest In Power."

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

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