Antonio Grimau: key obituary facts
Is Antonio Grimau dead? Yes. Antonio Grimau died on October 20, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Antonio Grimau's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Antonio Grimau known for?
He was an Argentinian actor.
More about Antonio Grimau
Born: 10 March 1944.
Place of birth: Lanús.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor.
Nationality: Argentina.
Spouse: Leonor Manso.
Also known as: Antonio Rebolini.
Antonio Grimau, an Argentinian actor whose career spanned film, theater and television, died October 20, 2026, aged 82.
Born Antonio Rebolini in Lanús, Buenos Aires province, on March 10, 1944, he was known professionally as Grimau. He became widely recognized for playing villains in Argentine telenovelas, a signature part of his screen career.
His television work also included a portrayal of singer Sandro in the 2018 miniseries Sandro de América, in which Grimau played him in the mature stage of his life. The role earned him a Martín Fierro award. His theater work brought recognition as well: his performance in the play Los invertidos earned him three awards. Grimau’s personal life included a relationship with actress Leonor Manso from 1973 to 1980; they had a son, Lucas Antonio Rebolini, in 1974. He later had two daughters with other partners: Luciana, with Zonia Tela, and Antonia, with Cristina Sánchez. Across those different settings, he worked in film, onstage and in television, with his telenovela roles and Sandro portrayal among the best-documented parts of his career.