Actor and playwright Manel Dueso dies at 73
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Actor and playwright Manel Dueso dies at 73

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General9 September 2026 at 08:49

Catalan actor, director, playwright and poet Manel Dueso died on Tuesday afternoon in Barcelona at the age of 73 after a long illness. The information was confirmed by Lapislàtzuli Editorial through a statement.

Manel Dueso was a prominent figure in the Catalan cultural scene, having dedicated his life to the performing arts and literature. His artistic career spanned multiple disciplines, including acting, theatrical direction, dramaturgy and poetry.

The statement announcing his death was issued by Lapislàtzuli Editorial, the publishing house with which Dueso maintained a professional connection. The news of his death caused shock in the artistic and cultural community of Catalonia.

At 73 years of age at the time of his death, Manel Dueso leaves a significant legacy in the Catalan arts, having contributed over decades to the development of theater and poetry in the region.

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