In South Florida, many have heard the story of how Ricardo “Loco” Valdez earned his nickname. Some even heard it in Cuba, where he had a confrontation with an ape and lived to tell the tale.

Mexican comic actor Manuel Valdés, known by his nickname "El Loco" or "The Crazy One", has died at the age of 89, the last of three brothers who were icons in Mexican comedy.

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Mexican actor and comedian Manuel “El Loco” Valdés died Friday at the age of 89, his daughter Arcelia Valdés Larrañaga confirmed to CNN. The actor's daughter added ...

Juárez native Manuel "El Loco" Valdés, a Mexican comedy legend with a career spanning more than seven decades, died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 89.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican comic actor Manuel Valdés, known by his nickname “El Loco” or “The Crazy One”, has died at the age of 89, the national association of actors announced Friday.