Jorge Benavides emotionally bid farewell to his colleague Manolo Rojas, who passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 63. Through his Instagram account, Benavides shared a video alongside Rojas and expressed his sorrow over the loss of a beloved artist in the Peruvian humor scene. In his message, Benavides described Rojas as ‘a complete artist’ and confessed that the news of his death left him bewildered. ‘I thought it was fake news. Dear Manolo, may God have you in His glory. We will always remember you as the great Manolo Rojas. Rest in peace,’ wrote the comedian. Manolo Rojas was known for his participation in programs such as ‘JB Noticias’ and ‘El especial del humor,’ where he excelled in parodies and sketches. Although they did not share the screen in recent years, they maintained a close friendship, as Benavides recalled a recent interaction where Rojas asked him to record a promotional video for his show. His sudden departure has generated great concern in the artistic community, where several colleagues, including Monique Pardo, have also expressed their sorrow over the loss of a great comedian.
