Chelsea Handler’s late-night sidekick Chuy Bravo passes away ‘suddenly’ at the age of 63

Chelsea Handler’s late-night sidekick Chuy Bravo passes away ‘suddenly’ at the age of 63

• The Mexican-American actor’s cause of death is unknown
• He was hospitalized in Mexico City for severe stomach pain on Saturday
• Bravo rose to fame as Handler’s sidekick on Chelsea Lately, where he appeared from 2007 to 2014
• He was a survivor of prostate cancer
• Handler honored Chuy for his birthday just weeks ago, calling him her ‘OG Nugget’
• Chuy was born Jesus Melgoza in Tangancicuaro, Michoacán, Mexico in 1957
• His film credits include 2005’s The Honeymooners and 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
• Bravo was a philanthropist, starting the Little Nugget Foundation in his hometown
• He founded the Bravo Academy to support Latinx people in entertainment 
• The talent was also the face of Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant

By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com

Published: 16:52 EST, 15 December 2019 | Updated: 19:02 EST, 15 December 2019

Chelsea Handler’s right hand man Chuy Bravo has passed away at the age of 63.

The actor died ‘suddenly’ on Saturday night, according to Entertainment Tonight. The exact cause of death is still unclear.

Chuy rose to prominence on Handler’s late night show Chelsea Lately, where he appeared from 2007 to 2014.

Big loss: Chelsea Handler’s right hand man Chuy Bravo has passed away at the age of 63

The actor was in Mexico City with his family at the time of his death, according to TMZ. He was rushed to the emergency room on Saturday after coming down with a severe stomach ache. The next day his family was told Bravo had passed away.

Chuy had struggled with his health in the past.

In 2012 the 4foot3 funnyman revealed that he had survived prostate cancer to Latina Magazine. Luckily, a quick diagnosis and swift treatment quelled the disease.

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Handler was heartbroken upon learning news of Bravo’s death.

She paid tribute to him on social media, sharing a collage of photos of the pair. 

‘I loved this nugget in a big way, and I took great pleasure in how many people loved him as much as I did and do.

Unexpected: Chuy passed away ‘suddenly’ according to sources. A cause of death has not been revealed. He’s seen in 2016 above

Losing a friend: Handler was heartbroken upon learning news of Bravo’s death, taking to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her wingman

‘@chuybravo gave us so much laughter and I’ll never forget the sound of his laughter coming from his office into mine. Or his “business calls” with his “business manager,” or his shoe rack with all his children-sized shoes. 

‘I’ll never forget him coming to Christmas with my family one year in the Florida keys, and when my niece who was 5 or 6 at the time—saw him, she ran in the other direction saying she was scared. 

‘My sister and I were mortified and were apologizing to Chuy, who told us,”it’s ok, lots of little kids get scared when they see big kids coming their way.” I love you, Chuy!’ 

Early days: Chuy – born Jesus Melgoza in Tangancicuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, – was the youngest of seven children, moving to the US in 1971

Chuy – born Jesus Melgoza in Tangancicuaro, Michoacán, Mexico in 1957 – was the youngest of seven children.

Bravo’s family immigrated to the states in 1971, settling in California’s San Fernando Valley and later graduating from Sylmar High School. 

He began acting in the early 90s and by the 2000s his career had blossomed into a string of solid gigs, leading to the 2005 film The Honeymooners as well at 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.

Working actor: He began acting in the early 90s and by the 2000s his career had blossomed into a string of solid gigs, leading to the 2005 film The Honeymooners as well at 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

He was also a contestant on the 2013 celebrity diving competition Splash, which aired for one season on ABC. 

In addition to his time on screen, he was the face of Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant, which has 102 locations throughout the US.

He was also a philanthropist.

Bravo started the Little Nugget Foundation in his hometown of Tangancicuaro to provide food and clothing for those struggling with alcoholism.

Giving back: Also a philanthropist, Bravo (above 2018) started the Little Nugget Foundation in his hometown of Tangancicuaro as well at the Bravo Academy to support Latinx people in entertainment

He had previously opened up about his own struggles with substances.

‘I have been through a lot in my life, but I’ve overcome my struggles and now I’m finally living my life,’ he told Latina in 2012. 

Chuy was also focused on helping Latinx people with their show business careers, starting the Bravo Academy in LA around 2015.

He will be missed by family and friends in the entertainment community. 

Living it up: ‘I have been through a lot in my life, but I’ve overcome my struggles and now I’m finally living my life,’ he told Latina in 2012. Pictured with Handler in 2011 above

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