RIP Mario Cid

 

Mario Cid, First Actor and Father of Mara Escalante, dies 

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January 12, 2026

The first actor and father of comedian and actress Mara Escalante, died at the age of 93.

 

The world of entertainment in Mexico is in mourning after confirming the death of the first actor Mario Cid at the age of 93, recognized for his career in television and theater. The news has generated a wave of messages of condolences on social networks, especially for the actor's bond with his daughter, comedian and actress Mara Escalante.

What did Mario Cid die of?

So far, the cause of his death has not been officially announced. Neither the family nor close representatives have shared medical details, so it is expected that in the next few hours there will be confirmed information. On social media, colleagues and followers have asked for respect and privacy for their loved ones.

Who was Mario Cid?

Mario Cid was a character actor, one of those faces that accompanied the Mexican audience for decades in series and soap operas. His work was distinguished by versatility and acting discipline, which earned him the recognition of his fellow guilds and the public.

Messages of support for Mara Escalante

After the news was announced, fans and media figures have sent messages of support to Mara Escalante. The actress has not yet issued a public statement with additional details, but the shows of solidarity have not been long in coming.

For now, Mario Cid's legacy remains in his work and in the memory of those who grew up watching him on screen.

CID, Mario (Mario Chavez Garcia Cid)

Born: 1/27/1932, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Died: 1/11/2026, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

 

Mario Cid’s westerns – actor, writer:

El águila negra contra los enmascarados de la Muerte – 1958 (Camarero)

El águila negra en la ley de los fuertes1958 (barman)

E l jinete negro – 1958 (townsman)

Audaz y bravero – 1965 (Pardo’s friend)

Con la misma moneda – 1961 (cattle rustler)

Duelo indio – 1961 (cantina patron)

El tiro de Gracia – 1961 (cantina patron)

Muerte en la feria – 1962 (Javier)

El rayo de Jalisco – 1962 (Esbiro)

Aventuras de las hermanas X – 1963 (friend of Armando)

El charro Negro contra la banda de los cuervos – 1963 (Luis)

Los hijos del condenado - 1964

El cachorro – 1966 (friend of Guillermo)

Jinetes de la llanura – 1966 (Felipe)

Crisol – 1967 (Palemon)

Los hombres de Lupe Alvírez – 1967 (Marcos’ henchman)

Mi caballo prieto rebelde – 1967 (Matias)

El hombre de negro – 1969 (Ben’s friend)

El Yaqui – 1969 (Germán)

Su precio... unos dólares – 1970 (Raymond)

Nido de fieras – 1971 (pistolero)

Río salvaje – 1971 (doctor)

Los hombres no lloran – 1973 (Carmen's lustful employee)

Los galleros de Jalisco – 1974 (Tomás)

Pistoleros bajo el sol – 1974 (preacher)

Los tres compadres - 1975

El hombre – 1976 (son of the master)

Muerte a sangre fría – 1978 [writer]

El Cain del bajio – 1981 [writer]