Manuel Masalva, who played Ramon Arellano Felix in Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, has been placed in a medically induced coma after being struck down by a severe bacterial infection
Manuel Masalva, famed for his stint in Netflix’s hit series Narcos: Mexico, is currently in a medically induced coma after contracting a severe bacterial infection.
The 43-year-old thespian was struck down while on holiday and had to be whisked off to hospital, where he’s now battling for his life in a critical state. This follows another tragedy for the hit Netflix show.
Docs have him on a hefty dose of antibiotics as he receives round-the-clock care. His mate and fellow actor Mario Morán has opened up about Manuel’s health scare in a TikTok video posted on April 2.
The clip (@mariomoran_), which has racked up a whopping 1.5 million views, saw Mario confirm just how serious things are. “My brother is fighting for his life away from home,” he said.
“I want to ask for your support in this difficult moment. He was the victim of a very aggressive bacterium while he was on vacation, and this led him to be in an induced coma.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the sky-high medical bills. Mario shared the fundraiser, which has already smashed its $50,000 target, clocking in at $50,415, reports the Mirror.
While the exact nature of Manuel’s illness is still under wraps, his last check-in was in the Philippines, as per his Instagram post to his 160,000 followers a fortnight ago.
On April 2, an update on the GoFundMe page showed a heartfelt thank you to all the donors and provided the latest news on Manuel’s fight.
“Thank you very much to all those who have donated so far; your generosity and support are fundamental in these difficult times for Manuel and his loved ones,” the statement read.
Manuel is still delicate, but the bacteria has already been detected, he is on antibiotics, and we are waiting for an improvement to begin. “Since the fundraiser was initiated on April 1, the Mexican actor’s Instagram has been inundated with messages of support from fans. One well-wisher penned, “My prayers for your health.
I truly hope you can better from this. “Another remarked: “Get well soon, good vibes and may God bless you.
“”Sending you so much love and sending your family so much strength. Praying you have a speedy recovery,” another fan expressed. “Manuel, get well soon – we’re all waiting for your return,” added another.While another echoed: “Wishing you all the best and a fast recovery so you can get back to work and get back on our TV screens soon.”.
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