sequence inspired by childhood memories of the roles he played. By the 2000s, Rivera was retired from television but making special appearances. He was the protagonist of the locally produced movie for television "Santa Clos es Boricua" (Santa Claus is Puerto Rican) which was telecast in Puerto Rico and the United States through Televicentro on December 20, 2004. Since the early 2010s Rivera, who celebrated his 90th birthday on April 9, 2020 has been the host and producer of the popular radio talk show Tus Compañeros Del Tapón, a daily afternoon program on 940AM, WIPR (AM). In 2020, Rivera suffered a stroke. A successful fundraiser was organized by a local journalist to provide Rivera with a power wheelchair lift. See also List of Puerto Ricans Giannina Braschi, author of Yo-Yo Boing!, the novel. References External links Rivera's bio entry on the Puerto Rican National Foundation for Popular Culture's website 1930 births Living people American television talk show hosts People from Humacao, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican comedians Puerto Rican male stage actors Puerto Rican male television actors Puerto Rican radio personalities Puerto Rican television personalities Television pioneers