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Daniel Escobar, who was best known for playing a teacher on Lizzie McGuire, died last Friday in Los Angeles from diabetes complications. He was 49.

Daniel Escobar Dies

In addition to his recurring role on the Disney Channel series, Escobar reprised his character alongside Hilary Duff in the 2003 Lizzie McGuire movie. Escobar also had a recurring role on the ABC comedy Dharma & Greg as a waiter named Lorenzo.

Adam Lamberg and Jake Thomas, who costarred with Escobar in Lizzie McGuire, both took to Twitter to express their sadness at learning of his passing.

I am deeply saddened to hear about Daniel Escobar passing. He was a kindhearted, generous person. Rest in Peace.

— Adam Lamberg (@AmigoLambergo) December 18, 2013

I'm very sad to hear about Daniel Escobar's passing. He made us laugh with his role as theater teacher "Mr. Escobar" on Lizzie McGuire

— Jake Thomas (@SirJakeThomas) December 18, 2013

Escobar’s long list of TV...

He played the lovable teacher in the hit Disney series "Lizzie McGuire" and sadly Daniel Escobar died on Friday (December 13th).

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the television star succumbed to complications from his diabetes at a local Los Angeles hospital at the age of 49.

Not only was Mr. Escobar known for his role as opposite of Hilary Duff, but he appeared in other shows including "Dharma & Greg, "NYPD Blue," "Desperate Housewives" and "Weed." His last onscreen appearance was in 2011, where he played small roles in "How I Met Your Mother" and "Whitney."

Among those who gave their condolences to the actor and his family was Jake Thomas who played Lizzie's little brother Matt. "I'm very sad to hear about Daniel Escobar's passing. He made us laugh with his role as theater teacher 'Mr. Escobar."...

Actor Daniel Escobar, best known for his role as a teacher opposite Hilary Duff on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire, died Friday. He was 49. Escobar passed away of complications from diabetes at a hospital in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Shakespearian-trained actor played Lizzie McGuire's teacher, Mr. Escobar, from 2001-2002. Escobar appeared in countless TV shows, including a recurring role on Dharma & Greg as well as appearances on Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Malcolm in the Middle, Two and a Half Men and How I Met Your Mother. His film credits included Blow, The Mexican and The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

Actor Daniel Escobar, best known for his role as a teacher opposite Hilary Duff on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire, died Friday. He was 49.

Escobar passed away of complications from diabetes at a hospital in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Shakespearian-trained actor played Lizzie McGuire's teacher, Mr. Escobar, from 2001–2002.

Escobar appeared in countless TV shows, including a recurring role on Dharma & Greg as well as appearances on Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Malcolm in the Middle, Two and a Half Men and How I Met Your Mother. His film credits included Blow, The Mexican and The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

So sad. Daniel Escobar, who played Hilary Duff’s theater teacher Mr. Escobar on the Disney Channel hit ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ died on Dec. 13 in a Los Angeles hospital due to complications from diabetes. He was 49 years old.

Daniel Escobar, who was best known for playing Lizzie’s (Hilary Duff) beloved theater teacher Mr. Escobar on the Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire, died in Los Angeles on Dec. 13. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Daniel passed due to complications from diabetes.

Beloved ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Star Daniel Escobar Dead At 49

Daniel was a much-beloved figure on the popular Disney show, which ran from 2001-2004. Escobar reprised his role as the enigmatic theater teacher Mr. Escobar in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, which was released in 2003. Jake Thomas, who played Lizzie’s little brother Matt on the show, tweeted his condolences on Dec. 17:

I’m very sad to hear about Daniel Escobar’s passing.

Daniel Escobar, an actor who appeared opposite Hilary Duff on Disney's Lizzie McGuire, has died, The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday, Dec. 17. He was 49. According to the site, Escobar passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, at a hospital in L.A. He had been suffering complications from diabetes. A trained Shakespearean actor, the star was best known as Lizzie McGuire's teacher Mr. Escobar, a role he played from 2001 to 2002. He also recurred on Dharma & Greg and had guest appearances on shows including Weeds, Curb Your [...]...

Daniel Escobar, best known for his role on Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire, died Friday of complications from diabetes at a hospital in Los Angeles. He was 49. Escobar played the character of Mr. Escobar opposite Hilary Duff on the TV series from 2001-02. Photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2013 Escobar earned his bachelor's in fine arts at Southern Methodist University and also trained with the Shakespeare Theatre at Folger. In addition to his Lizzie McGuire role, he recurred on Dharma & Greg and appeared in a slew of shows including Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Malcolm in the Middle, NYPD

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