Pancreatic cancer

October 9, 2025 - He directed episodes of Falcon Crest co-starring his son, Lorenzo. He also helmed Bret Maverick and several episodes of House Calls. He had a supporting role in the series Gavilan, when he fell ill with cancer. His scenes were shot with Patrick Macnee. Fernando Lamas died of pancreatic cancer in ...

October 12, 1982 - LOS ANGELES -- Moments before Latin lover and screen idol Fernando Lamas died in a hospital bed from the ravages of cancer, he broke into the wide grin so familiar to his fans and told his minister he was happy.

Best friends with Jane Wyman (who was also very close with his son Lorenzo Lamas), with whom he co-starred on Falcon Crest (1981). They had that remarkable friendship for 24 years, between 1958 until Fernando's death in 1982. His effortless charm and way with the ladies earned him the moniker ("First of the Red Hot Lamas").

October 9, 1982 - Fernando Lamas, the silver-haired star of numerous ''Latin lover'' movies, died today of cancer.

March 11, 2014 - Fernando Lamas died of pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California at the age of 67.

He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 67. Actor, writer, and director. He was born Fernando Alvaro Lamas y de Santos in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he began his acting career and was an established movie star by 1942.

October 9, 1982 - Fernando Lamas, the dashing Latin lover of the screen who later gained success as a television director, died of cancer only a few hours after disclosure...

Fernando Lamas was an accomplished Argentine actor, director, and swimmer, born on January 9, 1915, in Buenos Aires to Spanish emigrants. Following a challenging childhood marked by the early deaths of both parents, he was raised by his grandmothers and became a competitive swimmer, representing Argentina at the Pan American Games.

December 28, 2024 - His portrayal of complex characters left an indelible mark on audiences and set a high standard for future generations of actors. Although Fernando Lamas passed away on October 8, 1982, from pancreatic cancer, his influence continues to resonate ...

In 1982, shortly before succumbing to cancer, he had the opportunity to direct his son Lorenzo Lamas in an episode of the primetime soap opera "Falcon Crest." Fernando had three short marriages, each producing a child and ending in divorce, before settling down in 1969 with actress Esther Williams.

He died of pancreatic cancer in 1982 in Los Angeles at the age of 67 . In the mid-'80s, Billy Crystle 's performance as "Fernando", based on Fernando Lamas, on Saturday Night Live became a huge hit, making Lamas himself a big talk again in American ...

In 1982, shortly before succumbing to cancer, he had the opportunity to direct his son Lorenzo Lamas in an episode of the primetime soap opera "Falcon Crest." Fernando had three short marriages, each producing a child and ending in divorce, before settling down in 1969 with actress Esther Williams.

October 17, 2025 - Fernando Álvaro Lamas y de Santos (born January 9, 1915 – died October 8, 1982) was a famous actor and director. He was born in Argentina and later became an American citizen. He was also the father of actor Lorenzo Lamas.

November 12, 2023 - Fernando Lamas died of pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California at the age of 67.

December 25, 2023 - Fernando Lamas, 67, the Argentine-born actor who played Latin lovers in more than two dozen Hollywood movies, and later directed and acted in television series, died of cancer yesterday at the UCLA medical center in Los Angeles.

October 14, 2021 - When did Fernando Lamas die? October 8, 1982 · How did Fernando Lamas die? Pancreatic cancer · How old was Fernando Lamas when he died? 67 years old · Where did Fernando Lamas die? Los Angeles, California, USA · When was Fernando Lamas born?