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Intrusos producer Mercedes Portillo dies of pneumonia

Intrusos producer Mercedes Portillo has passed away in Buenos Aires. Host Rodrigo Lussich shared a heartfelt message in memory of his colleague and friend.


Intrusos producer Mercedes Portillo dies of pneumonia

The producer of 'Intrusos', Mercedes Portillo, died this Thursday as a result of bilateral pneumonia, after having been in intensive care for just a few days. Rodrigo Lussich, the host of 'Intrusos', announced the sad news from his account and dedicated a message to his friend 'Meche'. According to what Noticias Argentinas was able to verify, Lussich dedicated a heartfelt letter that he published on his Instagram account: 'But if you can't read me, if the air no longer reaches you, I will carry your name wherever I go... I will tell the world everything you taught me... everything that you are and everything you gave me.' He continued: 'If you feel that there is no more air here, fly away to any skies you want, may they be as good as the ones you lived until your last breath...'. At the end of the message, Lussich thanked his followers and asked them to continue sending messages to Mercedes's account because her family would be reading them: 'Meche, (1972 - 2025 - infinity) Thank you all for your affection, your prayers, and your words. But don't be afraid. Meche's sister and mom have her phone and will be able to see her Instagram account @mechaline later. Fill the message account because they are going to read them.'