14/06/2026 09:44 - Entretenimiento
Conductora de televisión mayor en estudio elegante con mesa y sillas, rindiendo homenaje a actriz fallecida con imágenes de archivo en pantallas, ambientación cálida
Mirtha Legrand—Argentina's most iconic television host—paid an emotional tribute to María Rosa Fugazot on her Saturday, June 13, 2026 broadcast, just days after the actress was found dead in her Palermo apartment on June 8 at the age of 83.
For international readers unfamiliar with Argentine television, Mirtha Legrand (affectionately known as "La Chiqui") is a cultural institution in Argentina. At 97 years old, she has hosted the country's most famous lunchtime talk show for over 50 years, where celebrities and politicians gather around her elegant table for conversation. Her program is comparable to shows like "The View" but with a uniquely Argentine style that combines entertainment, cuisine, and intimate interviews.
Before introducing her guests, Legrand paused to honor her late colleague: "My remembrance for María Rosa Fugazot, who died this week." The program then aired archival footage from when the actress had been a guest at her famous table.
In that historic video, Mirtha asked if she was indeed the daughter of Roberto Fugazot, the renowned Uruguayan tango singer, actor, and composer. "From my father. From my beautiful Roberto Fugazot," the actress responded with visible pride.
Roberto Fugazot (born June 20, 1902, in Montevideo, Uruguay; died August 8, 1971, in Buenos Aires) was a towering figure in Rioplatense tango—a style of tango from the Río de la Plata region shared between Argentina and Uruguay. He premiered the classic Viejo ciego ("Old Blind Man") and composed tangos including Barrio reo and Milonga en rojo.
What is a "milonga"? A milonga is both a musical genre (slower and more rhythmic than tango) and the social gathering where people dance tango. It's deeply embedded in Argentine and Uruguayan culture.
María Rosa recalled the last words her father spoke before his death—a message about living fully without attachment to material possessions:
"Don't worry, because I lived very well. I was born in Montevideo on a dirt floor, and at 23 I was singing in Paris. Who can take that away from me? I lived, I earned money, I lost it, I earned it again, I lost it again. And never tie yourself to anything material—the material nails you to the ground and doesn't let you fly."
After the video concluded, the host offered her final words: "May she rest in peace. She was a wonderful actress. Her son had died not long ago. May she rest in peace, María Rosa."
The news shocked Argentina's entertainment community. Emergency medical personnel (SAME—Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencia, Buenos Aires' emergency medical system) arrived at her residence following a call about a person in medical distress and confirmed her death at 9:41 PM on June 8 at her apartment on Güemes Street in Palermo—an upscale Buenos Aires neighborhood known for its parks, restaurants, and vibrant cultural life.
Fugazot had been experiencing deep sorrow following the death of her son, René Bertrand, months earlier. According to statements from her daughter-in-law, Belén Giménez, the actress never fully processed the loss: "René's passing was too fast, and she could never mourn him, she could never release all the sadness she carried inside."
María Rosa Fugazot leaves behind more than six decades of uninterrupted work in Argentine theater, film, and television, establishing herself as one of the country's most beloved entertainment figures.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Passing | June 8, 2026 |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Location | Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Father | Roberto Fugazot (1902–1971), Uruguayan tango legend |
| Career Span | Over 60 years in entertainment |
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