Netflix Narcos star in coma fighting for his life after contracting deadly infection
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 infection09:14, 07 Apr 2025Updated 09:34, 07 Apr 2025Manuel 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.Article continues belowDocs 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.The star is in a coma”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.His friend shared the news online(Image: More