By Madalyn Mendoza | mySanAntonio.com – LMTOnline.com – Photo: Facebook Screengrab.
Photo: Esai Morales, who portrayed Bob in the 1987 movie about his brother’s life, said “Farewell, my big brother. You gave me so much to work with and be grateful for…”
Bob Morales was “reunited with his brother,” the late “La Bamba” singer Ritchie Valens, his family says. Last week, Esai Morales, the actor who portrayed him in the 1987 movie, broke the news that the real Bob was dying. Over the weekend, the Ozark actor updated his Facebook fans with news that the man he played had passed away.