“Scarface” actor Angel Salazar died in his sleep on August 11 at the age of 68.

The famous actor was best known for playing the role of Al Pacino's sidekick Chi-Chi in the epic gangster film. Salazar's agent and close friend Ann Wingson officially confirmed his death. TMZThe outlet said Salazar had stayed overnight with a friend in Brooklyn and was found dead in his bed on Sunday morning. No official cause of death was reported.

Wingsong also said Salazar had a heart condition that may have contributed to the star's death.

Scarface fans will remember him for his iconic role in the 1983 film, including the popular scene in which Chi-Chi saves the life of Pacino's Tony Montana during the “chainsaw scene,” in which Chi-Chi's life ultimately comes to a dramatic end when he is shot in the back by hitmen hired by drug lord Alejandro Sosa.

PARSIPPANY, NJ – APRIL 28: Angel Salazar attends the Chiller Theatre Autograph Expo Spring 2024 at the Parsippany Hilton on April 28, 2024 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)

Salazar was a veteran actor who played a variety of roles in films across a range of genres.

Besides his tough, rugged role in “Scarface,” Salazar is also known for co-starring opposite Tom Hanks in the 1988 film “Punchline,” as well as appearing in a number of films, including “Boulevard Nights,” “Walk Proud,” “Hot to Trot” and “Maniac Cop II.”

He co-starred with Pacino again in the 1993 drama “Carlito's Way,” which was another box-office hit.

Salazar was also a celebrated comedian: His resume includes a number of HBO comedy specials and appearances on “Last Comic Standing,” “In Living Color” and “On Our Own.”

His last film project was 2023's Gilbert's Diaries: The Movie.

He was reportedly working on a number of other projects at the time of his death. (RELATED:) 84-year-old Al Pacino to play mob boss in new movie

Friends, fans and loved ones continue to remember the star while paying tribute to his talent and legacy.