Gerardo Taracena dead: Actor who starred in Mel Gibson's Apocalypto dies aged 55

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An actor who worked with Hollywood legend Mel Gibson has died suddenly at the age of 55. Gerardo Taracena found international fame when he starred as sadistic antagonist Middle Eye in Gibson's 2006 historical drama Apocalypto and was also known for his role in Netflix hit series Narcos: Mexico, in which he played smuggler Pablo Acosta throughout the first two seasons but his passing was confirmed by Mexico’s actors’ union on over the weekend. No cause of death was announced. Paying tribute, the