How Old Is George Lopez: Comedian Walked Off The Stage During A New Years Eve Show
Ava White
Published Apr 11, 2026
George Lopez is well-known for his hit ABC sitcom and starring roles in numerous children’s movies.
The comedian is famous for his impactful movies and stand-up specials.
According to reps, George Lopez is recovering from the flu after the comedian reportedly fell sick during a stand-up show on New Year’s Eve.
TMZ first reported that Lopez, 60, walked off the stage at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, Wash., and an ambulance was called to attend to him.
The Grammy-nominated Lopez, “performed for about 45 minutes” at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, Washington, Friday afternoon “before he had to excuse himself,” Lopez’s rep clarifies.
According to TMZ, an ambulance was seen pulling up at the venue, but he “did not go to the hospital,” the rep says, adding that paramedics treated him on site.
An eyewitness told TMZ the comedian started to look visibly sick before leaving in the middle of his show. In a short video clip obtained by TMZ, Lopez can be seen on stage apologizing: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry … I just …”
On Friday evening, the Muckleshoot Casino Resort announced Lopez’s night show canceling on Twitter and their official website.
“It is with sincere apologies and regret that we must announce the cancellation of the 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve performance by George Lopez,” the announcement read. His performance was rescheduled to Friday, March 18.
The actor’s rep told USA TODAY that he is back in his Los Angeles home, “recuperating from a case of the flu.”
Despite the New Year’s Eve incident, Lopez has posted on Instagram.
Over the weekend, he paid tribute to the late Betty White, who died December 31, sharing a clip from an interview with the actress on his former talk show “Lopez Tonight.”
“You know you’re loved when the entire world feels like 99 years just isn’t enough💔💔” Lopez wrote of White. “Your light is too bright to ever be dimmed. Thank you for the years of laughter and comedic genius, you will be dearly missed. 🙏🏽🤍🕊”
How old is George Lopez?
George Lopez, the comedy star, will be 61 in 2022. He was born on April 23, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, and is of Mexican descent,
His maternal grandmother raised him, Benita Gutierrez after his parents abandoned him as a child.
Lopez married Anne Serrano in 1993, and the couple has a daughter, Maya.
In 2010, Lopez and his wife divorced after Serrano filed for divorce, finalized in 2011.
He has a congenital disorder that caused kidney failure, and in 2005 his wife donated one of her kidneys to Lopez.
George Lopez Career
George Lopez first emerged in the 1990 flick titled ‘Ski Patrol.’ After this, he seemed in the movie ‘Bread and Roses.’ In 2002, he started his own series, ‘George Lopez.’
The same year, he created the character of ‘Mr. Guzman’ in the movie ‘Real Women Have Curves. Soon after this, the actor had roles in the programs’ Naughty or Nice’ and ‘Freddie’ and in the films’ The Adventures of SharkBoy and Lava Girl, ‘Balls of Fury’ and ‘Tortilla Heaven.’
In 2008, he made his voice acting debut in Beverly Hills Chihuahua”. That year, Lopez also appeared in three episodes of ‘Reno 911’. He next did the Nickelodeon movie ‘Mr. Troop Mom’. He began hosting the talk show ‘Lopez Tonight’ the same year.
The American artist was then cast in the flick ‘The Spy Next Door,’ in which he played the character of Glaze.
In 2011, he did’ Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2′, ‘The Smurfs’ and ‘Rio’. Two years later, he voiced the character of Thurman in ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ as well as the character of Grouchy Smurf in ‘The Smurfs 2’. Lopez reprised his voice role in ‘Rio 2’ in 2014.
He produced and starred in the TV series ‘Saint George’ the same year. He then started his sitcom show ‘Lopez’ in 2016. That year, he also appeared as a guest judge on ‘America’s Got Talent.
Personal Life of George Lopez
George Lopez graduated from San Fernando High School.
He married Ann Serrano in 1993. The couple had a daughter, Mayan, before separating and eventually divorcing in 2011.
Talking about the actor’s philanthropic works, he has his philanthropic organization named The Ann & George Lopez Foundation. He received the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award for his social endeavors.
Lopez was also named the Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for his fund-raising efforts for the earthquake victims in Guatemala and El Salvador.
George Lopez net worth
Lopez’s net worth is calculated to be around $ 45 million. The fortune of celebrities.
Not only does Lopez play, he also has his podcast. OMG, Hello! with George…
Lopez owns two restaurants located in California and Arizona, has its Shingon cuisine salsa, and co-founded George Lopez Foundation.