Pedro Torres, the veteran Mexican television producer and former husband of actress Lucía Méndez, has died at the age of 72. His family confirmed his passing on January 30, 2026, in a statement posted to his verified Instagram account, prompting condolences from colleagues and fans across Latin America.

Death announced and family statement

The Torres family announced the news on Pedro Torres’ verified Instagram account, writing: “With deep sorrow, the Torres Castilla family shares the news of the passing of our beloved Pedro Torres Castilla, who left this world today in peace, calm, and full of faith.” The post described his final moments as being spent surrounded by family and loved ones and noted that he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.

“We are deeply grateful for the expressions of love and solidarity received during his illness. We respectfully ask the media and the public to understand and respect this time of mourning for our family. Pedro will be laid to rest in a private ceremony. We thank you for your love, understanding, and respect.”

Health and reported diagnosis

The official cause of death was not explicitly disclosed by the family. Reporting on his condition noted that Torres had been battling a serious illness for several months, and the producer had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Lucía Méndez, his former spouse, said he faced his illness with a peaceful attitude and sought spiritual support during his final stages.

Career and legacy

Born in Saltillo, Coahuila, in 1953, Pedro Torres studied Communication Sciences at Universidad Anáhuac and later attended the London International Film School. He began his career in 1975 as a cameraman at Churubusco Studios and went on to become a pioneering producer in Mexican television.

Among his best-known achievements was producing the Mexican edition of the reality series Big Brother for Televisa in the early 2000s. He served as General Director of Endemol México and directed music videos for artists including Emmanuel, Amanda Miguel, Julio Iglesias and Mijares — notably directing Luis Miguel’s video for “La Incondicional.” Torres later founded the production company Curiosity, which focused on digital, social and multiplatform content.

His credits also include work on television series and formats such as Mujeres Asesinas and El Equipo, as well as thousands of commercial productions. Colleagues and industry figures have pointed to his role in bringing international formats to Mexican audiences and in elevating production standards across music videos, advertising and television.

Personal life

Torres was married to Lucía Méndez from 1988 to 1996; they had one son, Pedro Antonio. He later remarried and had two daughters, Apolonia and Emilia. In their announcement, his children — Apolonia, Pedro Antonio and Emilia Torres — thanked the public for their support and asked for privacy during the family’s period of mourning.

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