RIP Jimmy Shaw

 

Jimmy Shaw, actor of 'La que se avecina', dies of cancer at the age of 59: the reaction of his colleagues

People

By Sergio Adán Rodríguez

October 11, 2025

 

Mourning in the world of culture after the death of Jimmy Shaw. The actor known for his role as Matthew in “The One Who Is Coming” has died at the age of 59 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

It has been his representation agency that has confirmed the death of the interpreter this Saturday, October 11. As soon as the news was known, colleagues of his such as Laura Caballero, director of 'La que se avecina', or his great friend Cristina Castaño have paid tribute to the deceased actor.

One of the most emotional tributes after learning of Jimmy Shaw's death has been that of his partner and friend Cristina Castaño. The actress has opened up on the channel and wanted to dedicate a few words to her fictional partner and friend: "Today Jimmy Shaw has left us, few people I have seen fight for life like him. We are absolutely devastated and it is really difficult for me to articulate a discourse. Of course, we would like to thank each and every one of you who did your bit (both financially and in terms of good energy) to be able to pay for the operation that, we hoped, would make him win the hard battle against cancer. In the end it was not to be, but it was incredible and very exciting to receive the avalanche of donations that you gave and I am sure that Jimmy takes all that love that you gave him".

After this publication, well-known faces such as actor Nacho Guerreros or actress Juana Acosta left messages in which they sent affection and remembered the deceased performer.

The fundraiser to be able to pay for Jimmy Shaw's operation: Cristina Castaño asked for help through her social networks

The news of Jimmy Shaw's pancreatic cancer broke at the end of September when Cristina Castaño, an actress who shared the plot with the American actor in 'La que se avecina', published a statement on her social networks in which she requested help for him.

In her message, Cristina Castaño communicated that the American actor, known for playing the character of Matthew in the series 'La que se avecina', had relapsed from pancreatic cancer and that he needed an emergency medical operation.

SHAW, Jimmy

Born: 4/6/1966, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died: 10/11/2025, Lisbon, Portugal

 

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