Graffiti Events 2008
MANUEL PADILLA JR. . . . . Does anyone know how he died?
Manuel Padilla Jr. was a beloved child actor who played the part of Jai in the Tarzan series, and also played in the Flying Nun Series. He also played many other parts in movies and television. As a young adult he also played the part of Carlos, the gang member in the movie, American Graffiti He also played the almost identical part in an episode of the 1970's television show, "Happy Days".
Manuel Padilla Jr. known as BooBoo to his close friends and family was born on Sunday, May 13, 1956 in Los Angeles, California.
He had mostly retired from acting but was still making ooccasional appearances at Celebrity events and sometimes in custom car shows. He died suddenly on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Pomona, California shortly after making an appearance at the Grand National Roadster Show at the Pomona Fairgrounds.
Does anyone know the exact cause of death? Was it due to natural causes such as a stroke or heart attack? Or was it something else?
Have you tried doing a google search for the information.
http://arbogastonfilm.blogspot.com/2008/02/death-notice-manuel-padilla-jr.html
sTyLe iN pRoGrEsS Graffiti Event BUFF DAY-Toronto-July-2008
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