Huracán Ramirez was the first Luchador to star on the silver screen, though at that point Daniel Garcia had not yet donned the mask. When he did take over the role, however, he never let it go, even going so far as to keep his secret identity hidden from many of his friends and family. As Huracán Ramirez, Daniel Garcia only fought a monster once during his career, in La Venganza de Huracán Ramirez. However, the influence this Luchador icon had on both peers and further generations of masked Mexican film stars was overwhelming, including his good friend El Santo. Without Garcia, or rather his character, who knows whether this fascinating subgenre of film would have ever persisted as it did.

Rest in peace, Señor Garcia.

For even more on both Garcia and the Huracán Ramirez persona, check out this LuchaWiki entry and these touching tributes.

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