Sunday was a sad day for fans of Chelsea Handler’s former show on E! ‘Chelsea Lately.’ Handler’s sidekick on the show, Chuy Bravo, passed away at the age of 63. Bravo was rushed to the hospital Sunday after suffering a terrible stomach ache. The cause of death is unclear at this time.
Chuy Bravo, born Jesus Melgoza, had been acting since the 1990’s before rising to fame on ‘Chelsea Lately.; The comedian paid tribute to her former sidekick saying, “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.” Other credits from Bravo’s career include 2005’s ‘The Honeymooners’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.’
Bravo revealed in 2012 he had survived prostate cancer, which was treated quickly after it was diagnosed. The actor also previously shared he was at one time an alcoholic and homeless, but made a huge turnaround in his life and career thanks to the success of ‘Chelsea Lately.’ Chuy Bravo will be missed by many.