Beyond his charisma and undeniable sense of style, Mercado delivered a message of kindness, positivity, and inclusivity in his show - something his team hopes to reflect in the upcoming TV series. It wasn't until he earned a spot on daytime television that he became famous for his astrological predictions and signature robes and capes, which came in a variety of vibrant colors. Mercado would always sign off his televised readings with the phrase, "Reciban de mi siempre mucho paz, pero sobre todo mucho mucho mucho amor," or "Always receive from me much peace, but above all, much, much, much love."īefore his career in television, which lasted four decades, Mercado was a dancer and actor in Puerto Rico. The legendary psychic had a powerful cultural influence on the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, consistently encouraging viewers of his segment on "El Show de las 12" to be their authentic selves. Mercado died in 2019 at age 87 due to kidney failure. "I have always deeply admired Walter and am personally thrilled to have the opportunity to honor his legacy of love, hope and positivity," Derbez said in a statement. Following Mercado's spotlight in Netflix's " Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado" in 2020, the Latinx and LGBTQ+ icon will be honored with his own scripted and unscripted TV series produced by Eugenio Derbez's 3Pas Studios and A Really Good Home Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The legacy of beloved Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado lives on.
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