<p>Mark Margolis, known for his unique acting roles in &#8220;Breaking Bad&#8221; and &#8220;Better Call Saul,&#8221; passed away this week. He was 83 years old.</p>
<p>Margolis died in New York City at Mount Sinai Hospital on Thursday after a battle with a brief illness, according to his son, Morgan Margolis, CEO of Knitting Factory Entertainment.</p>
<p>&#8220;He was one of a kind. We won’t see his likes again,&#8221; Robert Kolker, the actor&#8217;s longtime manager, said in a statement. &#8220;He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend. I was lucky to know him.&#8221;</p>
<p>Margolis is best known for his role as Hector Salamanca — nicknamed &#8220;Tio&#8221; — in &#8220;Breaking Bad&#8221; and the show&#8217;s prequel, &#8220;Better Call Saul.&#8221;</p>
<p>In the shows, Salamanca is the uncle of three notable characters, Marco, Leonel, and Tuco — all of whom are involved in drug trafficking. Salamanca was handicapped in &#8220;Breaking Bad&#8221; and communicated by ringing a bell on his wheelchair.</p>
<p>In &#8220;Better Call Saul,&#8221; Margolis had the opportunity to play a younger version of Salamanca before he became handicapped and unable to speak.</p>
<p>“I was only coming onto &#8216;Breaking Bad&#8217; as far as I knew for that one episode, but there’s no accounting for taste, and the fans took a fancy to me,” he said. “Somebody asked me recently, ‘How did you manage to play such a horrible guy?’ and I said, ‘Have you talked to my friends?’ They’ll tell you I’m pretty miserable to begin with.”</p>
<p>The Hollywood Reporter <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/mark-margolis-dead-breaking-bad-better-call-saul-1235551107/">noted</a> that Margolis also played roles in &#8220;Scarface&#8221; (1983), &#8220;Ace Ventura: Pet Detective&#8221; (1994), &#8220;Pi&#8221; (1998), &#8220;Requiem for a Dream&#8221; (2000), &#8220;The Fountain&#8221; (2006), &#8220;The Wrestler&#8221; (2008),  &#8220;Black Swan&#8221; (2010), and &#8220;Noah&#8221; (2014).</p>
<p>&#8220;Breaking Bad&#8221; and &#8220;Better Call Saul&#8221; both released identical statements after Margolis&#8217; passing.</p>
<p>&#8220;We join millions of fans in mourning the passing of the immensely talented Mark Margolis, who &#8211; with his eyes, a bell, and very few words &#8211; turned Hector Salamanca into one of the most unforgettable characters in the history of television,&#8221; the statement said. &#8220;He will be missed.&#8221;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We join millions of fans in mourning the passing of the immensely talented Mark Margolis, who &#8211; with his eyes, a bell, and very few words &#8211; turned Hector Salamanca into one of the most unforgettable characters in the history of television. He will be missed. <a href="https://t.co/gVt8IzxgPw">pic.twitter.com/gVt8IzxgPw</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Breaking Bad (@BreakingBad) <a href="https://twitter.com/BreakingBad/status/1687516246625964039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p>&#8220;Over the years, Mark has not only dazzled audiences with his exceptional performances he was also an incredibly kind man was a great sense of humor who loved his family,&#8221; <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/breaking-bad-actor-mark-margolis-dead-83?intcmp=tw_fnc">said</a> Robert Attermann, Margolis&#8217; agent. &#8220;His dedication to his craft is evident in the numerous memorable roles he brought to life, captivating audiences with his remarkable range and skill. Beyond Mark’s on-screen achievements, his genuine and approachable demeanor has made him a pleasure to work with. As both an actor and a person, Mark’s enduring excellence and amiable nature have left an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to collaborate with him and know him. He will certainly be missed.&#8221;</p>
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