The sudden death of Paco Arévalo at the age of 76 on January 3 has left his family and friends devastated. Among them, Bertín Osborne, who, despite facing his own battle against Covid-19 that prevented him from going to the funeral home to say goodbye to his friend, has made a promise to the comedian’s children. The close relationship between Arévalo and Osborne was marked by a recent dispute, but the comedian’s family highlights the understanding and affection they have always felt for the presenter.
The news of Arévalo’s loss shocked his granddaughter, Ana, who visited the Fiesta set to pay tribute to her grandfather. Through tears, Ana shared the sadness that overwhelms the family and highlighted the importance of Arévalo in his life. In the midst of this pain, she revealed the promise that Bertín Osborne made to the comedian’s children, a commitment that reflects the deep friendship they shared: when he recovers he will go to Valencia to see them.
The absence of Bertín Osborne at the Arévalo funeral home was notable, and Ana explained that the presenter could not attend, since he had coronavirus. Despite the physical distance, the singer and presenter contacted the family to express his condolences and make a significant promise.
Arévalo’s granddaughter reported that, once he fully recovers, Bertín will travel to Valencia to be with Paco and Nuria, the comedian’s children, thus demonstrating the strength of the relationship they had. “He has let us know that when he recovers he will come to Valencia to see my father and my aunt,” Ana highlighted.
The relationship between Arévalo and Bertín Osborne was highlighted by Ana, who stressed that they were like brothers. “They were like brothers but without the like,” she noted. Of course, she revealed that a dispute recently occurred between them, although the comedian’s family did not give it much importance.
“My grandfather never took what Bertín told him as an insult,” said Ana, emphasizing the understanding and affection they have always felt for the presenter. The comedian’s granddaughter wanted to clear up any controversy, emphasizing the excellent relationship they had over the years.
Bertín Osborne’s pain over the loss of his friend became evident in his intervention on the program En boca de todos. The singer recalled with emotion the life he shared with Arévalo, describing him as his first friend in his profession and a brother of his. The recent dispute between the two, revealed by Osborne, focused on the singer’s concern for Arévalo’s health. A telephone conversation in which he repentantly reproached her for his lack of personal care.
“From that day on he got angry with me because I told him that. I told him ‘You’re not going to last anything. You can’t go on like this. You have to walk, lose weight. Get surgery,’ he revealed, adding that his friend always took care of everyone but of himself. He added that he was “the perfect candidate” to suffer a heart attack, since he was “scarily overweight” and didn’t move, he added.
