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Coquito public figure dead at age 60

Coquito, the Uruguayan footballer known as Daniel Gregorio Rodríguez Lima, died on May 11, 2026, aged 60.

He played as a forward and began his career with Peñarol in Uruguay, making his debut at 15. He also played for Deportivo Morón and had a career that took him to Argentina, Austria and Spain.

Coquito was the father of Elche CF player Álvaro Rodríguez and the nephew of former Uruguay international footballer Climaco Rodríguez.

Coquito, 60, Uruguayan footballer (Peñarol, Deportivo Morón, national team). (death announced on this date)

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