Antonio Banderas’ father passes away

Antonio Banderas is in mourning following the death of his father, Jose Dominguez Prieto. He passed away in Spain on February 2nd after a long battle with an unspecified illness. The former police officer was 87-years-old.
Banderas’ wife, Melanie Griffith and their 11-year-old daughter Stella flew to Europe from L.A. to join Antonio at his father’s funeral in Marbella on Sunday.
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February 7th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Ah, a little late w/ the sad news.
February 7th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I’m not ashamed to say that Antonio is one of my favourite actors and a truly wonderful person. He was very close with his family and I am really sorry for his loss.
February 7th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Pin, I feel the same way. He is such a sweet man. I am sorry for his loss.