Comedian Ricardo Hill misses his famous character and battles illness

Comedian Ricardo Hill misses 'El Teacher', the character with whom he parodied journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga for years on the show 'La Hora Pico'. One of the most memorable moments of his career occurred on 'La Hora Pico', where he participated for five years alongside actors like Adriana Oliver and Sabrina Sabrok. The character that brought him to popularity was 'El Teacher', inspired by journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga. 'I am taking care of him.' Ricardo refuses to go to the Actors' Home, although he had the opportunity to be received at the retirement home for retired performers: 'I prefer to be with my brother, there are only old people over there.' Hill mentioned that he misses 'very much' television and theater, and also sent a greeting to López Dóriga, to whom he is grateful for everything he gave him in his career thanks to the character: 'He helped me a lot.' What illnesses does comedian Ricardo Hill have? In recent years, the actor has lost about 20 kilos, suffers from diabetes, COPD, and depression. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is related to his history as a smoker, as he used to consume up to a pack a day, currently he affirms that only 10 cigarettes a day. 'I am a little depressed (...) for not seeing my children (...) I am trying to overcome this,' commented Ricardo, who has little contact with them since he separated from his wife. Hill has two children: his daughter Diana, 30, lives in Michoacán and he has not seen her for years; while his son Luis Antonio, 25, resides in Mexico City with his mother. In another interview published by TVNotas, the actor spoke about thoughts related to death during this stage of his life: 'I am afraid of death, although I am ready to die. And yes, I have been practicing it.' Shortly after, he met the journalist in person: 'Fifteen days after the premiere of La Hora Pico I met him... he liked it because I did it with respect.' In the field of dubbing, he began to work in that sector between 20 and 25 years ago, lending his voice to characters like Sylvester in Looney Tunes and participating in productions like Dragon Ball, Los Caballeros del Zodiaco, Monky and projects related to actor Kevin James. 'In addition to some event that is done for the benefit of my brother to raise funds,' added Salvador in a previous interview with TV Notas. Ricardo Hill's bad streak: pandemic, divorce, and illness Salvador, a 71-year-old retiree, told Matilde Obregón that the apartment where his brother Ricardo lived with his wife was affected during the 2017 earthquake: 'When they finished fixing it, Rebeca returned to that apartment and she stayed there... and it was like there was no longer much understanding between them.' After the end of his marriage, Ricardo moved in with him: 'I have been here with him for about five years. His brother Salvador considers it dangerous for him to go out on the street alone: 'He walks, gets distracted... it is dangerous.' From 'El Teacher' on La Hora Pico to dubbing Ricardo Hill's career developed for about 30 years in television, dubbing, and theater. 'And I think about that every day, but I am not going to commit suicide, although those thoughts come to me sometimes.' 'El Teacher' spends his days listening to music, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. At 65, the actor lives with his brother Salvador and sustains himself on income from the Bienestar pension, just like actors such as Carlos Bonavides. The financial situation of the dubbing actor—voice of Sylvester in Looney Tunes— changed over the years, especially after the pandemic. Retired, thinner, and less talkative, Hill spoke with Matilde Obregón that he has not worked for a long time and lost his savings during the pandemic, so his income now comes from the Bienestar support program, some royalties from programs, and the ANDA pension. Faced with this situation, the comedian asks the public for financial support; in addition, he recorded a disc with humorous material: 'I did it thinking about selling... jokes, jokes, it is still for sale.' 'I am also a retiree and I have my government pension. Hill previously recalled with Matilde Obregón how the idea of the imitation came about: 'It was one day that I saw him in a newspaper. There are family members who support us with something. I said: 'Let's see if I can imitate that gentleman'.