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Juan Borja, man behind viral laughing meme dies aged 65

Juan Borja has died aged 65 [Courtesy]

Spanish actor and comedian Juan Joya Borja, popularly known as “El Risitas” has passed away at the age of 65. El Risitas is famously known for being the face behind the iconic “Spanish Laughing Guy” meme which brought him global fame.

According to news sources, he died on Wednesday 28, April, in a hospital in Seville, Spain. BBC reported that Borja was admitted for health issues last year. In March, he thanked fans for organising a fundraising campaign to buy him an electric mobility scooter after one of his legs was amputated.

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