Little Miss Sunshine and Jurassic Park III actor Julio Oscar Mechoso has died aged 62.
The Miami native, who was also best known for appearing in TV shows such as Miami Vice and Law and Order as well as a number of big screen movies, passed away from a heart at attack on Saturday.
He also had guest roles in Seinfeld, Grey's Anatomy, Without A Trace, CSI and The Big Bang Theory.
In 2001 he appeared in Jurassic Park III and later played a mechanic in Little Miss Sunshine opposite Steve Carell and Toni Collette. Some of his last acting credits include Life in Pieces and Madam Secretary.
His longtime friend Andy Garcia released a statement following his death, paying tribute to a "unique and extraordinary artist".
"How can one express the extreme loss of someone so close to you, the extreme emptiness that one feels now and forever," he wrote.
"A sudden loss is always unjust, but in the case of Julio Oscar Mechoso, my friend, my soul mate it is greater than that, as I have lost the truest of friends.
"Julio is a unique and extraordinary artist. I say is, because his artistry will carry on and will be present in all that will witness it. That will never die."
He added: "We learned together our craft. I am proud to say that together we elevated it to an art form. We shared family, friends, Dolphins, food, drink and music, always with our families by our side," he wrote.
"I will miss you, my brother. You left us an incredible and inspirational body of work."
"I will carry on, as you would like me to. As it is our duty. With you always by my side. Cherishing the work, and honoring your spirit in my work. That is my promise to you."
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