Dick Israel
Filipino actor (1947–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (December 10, 1947 – October 11, 2016), known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television playing father and supporting roles.
Dick Israel | |
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Born | Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (1947-12-10)December 10, 1947 Porac, Pampanga, Philippines |
Died | October 11, 2016(2016-10-11) (aged 68) Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Resting place | Eternal Gardens Memorial Park |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970–2014 |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Spouse | Marilyn Michaca (her death) |
Children | 8 |
Parent | Eduardo de Castro (father) |
On October 11, 2016, Israel suffered blood vomiting, and later died in his home, according to actress Vivian Velez, a member of the Damay Kamay Foundation. He was 68.[1][2][3] His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances.[4] Before his death, Israel was seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year.[5]