José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'
Biography
José Luis Fernández "El Pirri" was a Spanish actor born in Madrid on February 20, 1965. He gained fame in the 1980s for playing marginalized characters in 'Cine Quinqui' films, including notable roles in "Pals" (1982) and other works by acclaimed directors like Eloy de la Iglesia and Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. His life was marked by personal struggles, including a tumultuous relationship with his family and a stint in prison after being detained for attempted robbery. Tragically, Pirri died at 23 from an overdose of heroin on May 9, 1988.