Fans of several hit movies lost a beloved actor on Wednesday.
According to the Daily Caller, Sergio Calderón, known for his memorable roles in “Men In Black” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” died Wednesday at age 77.
His cause of death wasn't revealed, though his publicist hinted that it could have been a recent bout with pneumonia.
"We can confirm that Sergio passed away this morning," the rep said in a statement, according to Entertainment Tonight. "He was in the hospital previously with a bout of pneumonia, not sure that was the cause."
Tributes to the actor poured in across social media.
"Yesterday we lost our Pirate Lord of the Adriatic Sea. Sergio Calderón, who played Eduardo Villanueva in At World’s End, passed away yesterday. He had a long career and was a great actor. May he rest in peace," Podcasts of the Caribbean tweeted.
Yesterday we lost our Pirate Lord of the Adriatic Sea. Sergio Calderón, who played Eduardo Villanueva in At World’s End, passed away yesterday. He had a long career and was a great actor. May he rest in peace. #PiratesoftheCaribbean pic.twitter.com/ejungQVuHo
— Podcasts of the Caribbean (@podcastpotc) June 1, 2023
"R.I.P Mr. Sergio Calderon aka Captain Eduardo Villanueva in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Sending my condolences to his family," Jerrie Depp tweeted.
R.I.P Mr. Sergio Calderon aka Captain Eduardo Villanueva in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Sending my condolences to his family 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/HQwhqSdv2R
— Jerrie Depp (@JerrieDepp) June 1, 2023
Calderon has several other credits to his name, as the Daily Caller noted:
Calderón also starred in “The Ruins,” “Little Fockers,” “Better Things” and an episode of Peacock’s “The Resort,” according to Entertainment tonight. He also lent his voice to the video game “At World’s End.”
Sergio Calderon has left this plain of existence.
Adios, querido senor. pic.twitter.com/6nrDrwR0vo— Gerry Kissell - Comic Artist 🖖👉👌 (@gerrykissell) June 1, 2023
Calderon loved sharing his acting career highlights on his social media accounts.
Clearly, he will be missed and never forgotten given the legacy he left for his family, friends, and fans around the world.