Dick Israel

Dick Israel
Born
Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca

(1947-12-10)December 10, 1947
Porac, Pampanga, Philippines
DiedOctober 11, 2016(2016-10-11) (aged 68)
Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Resting placeEternal Gardens Memorial Park
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1970–2014
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
SpouseMarilyn Michaca (her death)
Children8
ParentEduardo de Castro (biological father)

Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca (December 10, 1947 – October 11, 2016), known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television playing father and supporting roles.

On October 11, 2016, Israel suffered blood vomiting, and later died in his home, according to actress Vivian Velez, a member of the Damay Kamay Foundation. He was 68.[1][2][3] His wife, Marilyn Michacha, died less than week later due to unrelated circumstances.[4] Before his death, Israel was seeking help after his residence in Bagong Barrio, Caloocan was damaged in a fire in July of the same year.[5]

  1. ^ Iglesias, Iza (October 13, 2016). "Dick Israel, film antagonist, 68". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "Veteran actor Dick Israel dies – Vivian Velez". Rappler. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "Veteran actor Dick Israel has died, Vivian Velez says". ABS-CBN News. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  4. ^ "Dick Israel's wife passes away". ABS-CBN News. October 16, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Actor Dick Israel needs help after house fire". Rappler. July 4, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.