Alex Brocca left an indelible mark in the hearts of many, for his art and his complex relationship with the well-known comedian Ernesto Pimentel, better known as Chola Chabuca. His life, marked by moments of deep love and dramatic disagreements, culminated in a series of personal challenges that captured the attention of the public and the press.
In the year 2000, Brocca published 'Song of pain. Don't Repeat the Song', an autobiography that chronicles the ups and downs of her relationship with Pimentel. In addition to revealing intimate details, this book also revealed her fight against AIDS, an illness that was diagnosed in the last years of her life. The work offers an unprecedented look at her vulnerabilities and strengths, and left a moving literary legacy.
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Who was Alex Brocca?
Alex Brocca emerged on Peru's cultural scene as a talented dancer before meeting Ernesto Pimentel, who had not yet achieved fame as the Chola Chabuca. Their meeting was the beginning of a love relationship full of passion and complexity, which would eventually be reflected in his autobiography. Broccaborn in Lima, dedicated much of his life to art, and explored various forms of expression, from dance to writing, always seeking to communicate his deepest emotions and experiences through his work.
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What did Ernesto Pimentel say about Alex Brocca?
Ernesto Pimentelwhen consulted by the press after the publication of Brocca's book, recognized the moments of tension in their relationship, but also highlighted the times of reconciliation and love. “I went to visit him and we managed to talk. We had time to resolve our problems and I even promised him that I would fulfill his last wish, but that will remain between the two of us”declared Pimentel.
La Chola Chabuca became a well-known public figure in the late 90s, however, her reputation underwent a change when her former partner made public his sexual orientation and HIV diagnosis. The premiere of her autobiographical film took place on April 11.
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What did Alex Brocca die from?
Alex Brocca He died in September 2004, at the San José del Callao hospital, at the age of 39, due to respiratory complications caused by bronchopneumonia. Furthermore, his health was already considerably deteriorated due to lymph node cancer and AIDS, an illness that he faced with great courage during the last years of his life.
The dancer told in his book how he found out about the HIV he had acquired. “In a week I had lost almost three kilos, I began to feel a certain exhaustion, and in front of the mirror I saw the muscles of which I was proud disappear (…). They gave me the disastrous news. 'His last two screening tests for '” accurate.
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