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Cuba griefs passing of Alden Knight, a key figure in arts

Havana, Feb. 10 (Prensa Latina) Renowned actor Alden Knight, one of the most significant figures in Cuban theater, passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a huge legacy that will forever reflect his passion for art, his audience, and his homeland.

Knight imbued his talent in Cuban film, radio, theater, and television, and is fondly remembered for his roles in the series “En silencio ha tenido que ser” and the films “El otro Cristobal” (1963), “Una mujer, un hombre, una ciudad” (1978), and “Lejos de Africa” ​​(1996), among others.

Audiences also enjoyed his recent appearances on screen as the host of a segment on the popular program “Entre tú y yo.”

Awarded with the National Television Prize, he founded the Tacya theater group and ventured into musical theater, where he wrote his first song, “Amor en Trinidad” (Love in Trinidad), a little-known facet of his career, according to an article published on Radio Rebelde website.

The article highlights his artistic tours in countries such as Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Mexico, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Venezuela, and Angola.

Since the news broke, several Cuban media outlets and personalities have expressed their sorrow at the passing of the artist, who leaves behind an immense body of work for his homeland and for new generations of performers.

With the passing of Alden Knight, the people of Cuba lose a complete artist, remembered for “his insightful gestures, his expressive smile, and the vital passion that always emanated from his voice.”

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