Spanish actor Juan Joya Borja, known for his distinctive laugh, has passed away at the age of 65. He became the star of many "meme" images and viral videos shared online around the world. The actor was well-known in Spain by the name "El Risitas" (The Laugher) after appearing on a talk show on Spanish television, where he shared a humorous story from his life about working as a dishwasher in a seaside restaurant.
In his story, he recounted leaving 20 dirty pans in the sea to wash and losing all of them except one, which was pulled back by the tides. Juan Joya Borja gained worldwide fame thanks to his unique laugh after a video of his interview was uploaded to YouTube in 2007. The video went viral, with users in different countries adding "alternative subtitles" related to various topics.
Last year, Juan Joya Borja underwent surgery and had his leg amputated due to artery problems, and he had not left the hospital since, where he eventually passed away.
