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There have been countless memes which have become legendary over the years and one guy behind an iconic meme has sadly passed away.
Juan Joya Borja, the man behind the “Spanish laughing guy” meme has died due to an unknown illness at the age of 65.
The comedian, who’s also known as “El Risitas” is known for his iconic laugh that brought joy to the world with many memes over the years.
Juan resided in Hospital de la Caridad in Seville after his leg amputation in 2020 and was receiving ongoing treatment for his illness before relapsing and being transferred to Hospital Virgen del Rocío before dying due to complications of the same condition.
His name El Risitas translates to "The Giggles" and he went viral after appearing on a Spanish variety show called Ratones Coloraos.
He was laughing nonstop after telling a story about how he threw 20 paella dishes into the ocean when he was working at a restaurant, only to find them swept away the next day.
His iconic laugh was captured and turned into the famous “Spanish guy laughing” meme that went on to make many laugh over the years and earning his “El Risitas” nickname.
Many fans and celebrities mourned his death on social media, with Spanish actor and director Santiago Seguro saying, “Juan's good humour and his laugh were well known across Spain after his appearance on Jesus Quintero's TV show. He was an endearing man. May he rest in peace” in his tribute post.
Thank you for the laughter and joy you’ve brought us over the years. Rest in peace, Juan Joya Borja.
Info via Entertainment Weekly
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