Jose Manuel Cortizas, Beloved Shin-chan Star, Dies at 58 Today, the anime fandom is mourning the loss of one beloved talent. It has been reported that José Manuel Cortizas, a well-known sports commentator and Crayon Shin-chan actor, has passed away due to complications arising from COVID-19. The actor was 58 years old. The report comes from El Correo, a sports paper that has followed Cortizas since he was hospitalized for COVID-19 at the start of February. The paper says the actor was taken to Cruces Hospital last Friday following intensive treatment at Urduliz Hospital. Unfortunately, Cortizas passed away not long after arriving at the new hospital.