Roel Navarro was an American actor who played Pavia, the vice president of the Mayans Tucson Charter, in the FX series Mayans M.C. He appeared in the second and third seasons of the show, which is a spin-off of the popular Sons of Anarchy. Navarro was also known for his roles in soap operas like The Young and the Restless and General Hospital, as well as TV shows like Jane the Virgin and The Dead Girls Detective Agency. He was born on December 14, 1977, in Farr, Texas, and had three siblings. He was married to Rosalinda Dwell and had four children.
Navarro’s fans were shocked and saddened to learn that he had passed away on January 5, 2019, at the age of 41. His death was announced by his family on social media, but they did not reveal the cause of his death. Many people have been wondering what happened to the talented actor and how he died.
Was It a Car Accident or an Illness?
There have been different speculations about Navarro’s cause of death, but none of them have been confirmed by his family or official sources. Some reports claimed that he died in a car accident after colliding with another vehicle, while others suggested that he had a serious illness that took his life.
According to Distractify, Navarro died two years before FX renewed Mayans M.C. for season four, which premiered on April 19, 2022. The season four premiere ended with a title card that paid tribute to Navarro, saying “Cleansing of the Temple – in memory of our brother, Roel Navarro”. The show’s creator, Kurt Sutter, also posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, honoring Navarro’s memory and thanking him for his contribution to the show.
According to Stanford Arts Review, Navarro’s family did not disclose the actual cause of his death, but they requested privacy and respect during their time of grief. They also thanked everyone for their love and support. Navarro’s obituary stated that he died at the Corpus Christi Regional Doctors Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A Legacy of Talent and Passion
Navarro was a versatile actor who could play different roles with ease and charisma. He started his acting career in 2008 with a role in the short film The Last Stand. He then appeared in several TV shows and movies, such as The Mentalist, NCIS: Los Angeles, Bosch, The Bridge, and American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.
He gained more recognition when he joined the cast of Mayans M.C., playing Pavia, a loyal and respected member of the Mayans motorcycle club. He shared the screen with actors like JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, and Danny Pino. He impressed the viewers with his performance and became a fan favorite.
Navarro was also passionate about music and poetry. He released a rap album called The Roel Effect in 2018, which featured songs like “The Truth”, “The Struggle”, and “The Come Up”. He also wrote poems that expressed his thoughts and feelings about life, love, and faith.
Navarro’s death was a huge loss for his family, friends, fans, and colleagues. He left behind a legacy of talent and passion that will not be forgotten. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, son, friend, and actor. Rest in peace, Roel Navarro.
