James Hollcroft, a 26-year-old actor recognized for his work in the Mexican TV show “Como Dice el Dicho,” was declared dead after his earlier disappearance in Mexico City. His family confirmed the death over the weekend, concluding a widely publicized search.
Hollcroft was last sighted on September 3, 2024, in his residence area, Tizapán, in Mexico City, not far from the Televisa studios, his place of study and work. The details of his death are still ambiguous, and local authorities are conducting an investigation to ascertain the cause.
The actor’s sister, Jane Hollcroft, confirmed the sad news through a social media post. “I will love you forever, thank you for the years we shared together and for giving me the most magnificent moments,” she wrote. “You will always be present in our hearts, little brother.”
The disappearance of Hollcroft stirred his fans, who used social media as a platform to disseminate the news and aid in the search. The actor, who had made a noticeable impact through his roles in Mexican shows, had left his followers concerned with his sudden vanishing.
The Artistic Education Center (CEA) at Televisa, where Hollcroft was refining his acting skills, honored him with a statement, expressing gratitude for the “good times,” and affirming his everlasting place in the CEA family.
Arturo Avila Mejia, Hollcroft’s brother-in-law, also posted a touching message on social media, expressing his sorrow. “I wish that everything is just another dream, thank you for being the brother that you were, the uncle that you were with your nephews, the great son that you were.”
Friends and coworkers of Hollcroft expressed their grief and paid tribute to his remarkable talent and charisma, which had marked him as a rising star in the Mexican entertainment scene.
Fans, deeply touched by Hollcroft’s death, flooded social media with tributes and messages of condolence to his family. Many fans recollected his unique charm and genuineness in each of his performances and his ability to connect with audiences, even at his young age. Hollcroft’s career had just started and his untimely death has jolted the Mexican entertainment industry.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the actor’s death, trying to uncover what led to his premature end of life and career.