Cuantos Años Tiene Chabelo & Javier Lopez Chabelo

Xavier López, a beloved Mexican comedian and actor known by his stage name "Chabelo," passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday. López's most notable contribution to Mexican entertainment was his long-running Sunday variety show, En Familia con Chabelo, which aired for an impressive 48 years from 1967 to 2015.

In a heartfelt tweet, President López Obrador shared that his eldest son, José Ramón, used to wake up early to watch Chabelo on TV over 40 years ago. Despite not being related to the president, Chabelo was an icon in Mexican pop culture and often performed in children's clothing, even into his 80s. He was a pioneer in a genre of adult comedy in which performers dress as children, which became a beloved staple on Mexican television for decades.

Chabelo's enduring popularity and unique career path, which included performing in a child's raspy voice throughout his life, led to playful speculation that he would outlive everyone else in show business. Sadly, López's agent, Jessica Nevilley, confirmed that he passed away on Saturday morning, and further details regarding funeral arrangements are forthcoming.

Born in Chicago to Mexican parents, Chabelo was a U.S. citizen who returned to Mexico at a young age and initially trained to be a doctor before finding his true passion in acting. His remarkable contributions to Mexican entertainment and his enduring legacy will be fondly remembered by generations of fans.

Chabelo, a beloved icon of Mexican television, passed away on Saturday at the age of 88. In honor of his memory, the Mexican National Team will hold a minute of silence for Xavier López, better known as Chabelo, prior to their game against Jamaica as part of the Nations League.

Cuantos Años Tiene Chabelo & Javier Lopez Chabelo

Chabelo was known for his love of sports, having attended the Olympics and being a fan of the América soccer team. The Mexican National Team will pay tribute to him with a moment of silence before their game against Jamaica.

"The Mexican Football Federation pays tribute to Chabelo, an icon of Mexican television, a lover of football and loved by all. Rest in peace, Xavier López 'Chabelo'," the Mexican Football Federation posted on their social media after news of his passing was announced. "We will carry you in our hearts, thank you for the joy, my friend."

Chabelo was a legendary figure in Mexican television, hosting the show "En Familia" every Sunday morning. He was also an avid supporter of the Águilas soccer team and a loyal fan of Sergio "Checo" Pérez, a current Formula One driver.

The Mexican National Team will play Jamaica at Estadio Azteca in their final group stage game of the Nations League. They need a draw to advance to the next round, which will be played in Las Vegas.

The game will also mark the debut of Diego Cocca as head coach of the Mexican National Team. Cocca, an Argentine, was appointed as head coach in February and will lead the team for the first time at home against Jamaica.

As of Friday night, it was reported that 70 percent of the tickets had been sold for the game, so a good turnout is expected for the match between Mexico and Jamaica.

Cuantos Años Tiene Chabelo & Javier Lopez Chabelo