Ricardo Gonzalez Gutierrez

Cepillin was a Mexican clown, TV host, singer, and actor. He started his career as a dentist who painted his face to make children less afraid of him. He became famous when a local TV channel interviewed him and gave him a show called El Show de Cepillin. He recorded 27 albums of children's songs, 11 of which went gold, and sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. He also starred in three movies and several TV shows. He was known for his colorful costumes, makeup, and hair, as well as his catchy songs and jokes. He was loved by millions of children and adults in Mexico and Latin America. He was also a supporter of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the current president of Mexico. He died at the age of 75 after battling spinal cancer. He is survived by his wife and three sons, who are also clowns and performers.