Renowned actor Julio Jung dies at 84
biobio Chile
By Gerson Guzmán D.
June 6, 2026
At the age of 84, the actor, comedian and councilman, Julio Jung, remembered for his remarkable works of cinema, TV series and comedy, such as the classic Mediomundo, passed away.
His family confirmed the unfortunate news that mourns the Chilean cultural world.
Jung had a very extensive career, and in 2025 he received the National Humor Award.
In that instance he was recognized as one of the characters who managed to circumvent censorship in oppressive times.
"During the most complex years of the dictatorship, he was part of a generation that bordered on censorship and challenged power with irony and lucidity," they pointed out in 2025.
They also highlighted his career as an actor of multiple registers and a prolific career in film, theater and television, through which he made humor not only an expressive tool but also a field of artistic and political exploration.
Julio Jung is also remembered for his unforgettable duo with the also deceased Andrés Rillón, with whom he made an intelligent, historical comedy with high critical content.
In the middle of last year, Julio Jung Duvauchelle, his son, revealed that the actor suffered from senile dementia almost four years ago and that for that reason he was hospitalized in a care center for the elderly.
However, he remained active despite the difficulties, and continued to create until his last days.
JUNG, Julio (Julio Humberto Gonzalo
Benito Jung del Favero)
Born: 3/21/1942, Santiago, Chile
Died: 6/6/2026, Santiago, Chile
Julio Jung’s western – actor:
Cherif – 2002 (Doctor Jung)
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