Montalban 's health was deteriorating , but he `` died peacefully '' in his home . Montalban rose to fame as one of Latinos 's most visible Hispanic actors in the 1960s . The Hispanic -born actor was best known for his roles on `` Fantasy Island , '' `` Star Trek '' Montalban was dedicated to changing Mexico City 's stereotypes of MGM .
Montalban 's health was deteriorating , but he `` died peacefully '' in his home . Montalban rose to fame as one of MGM 's most visible Hispanic actors in 1950s . The Mexican-born actor was best known for his roles on `` Fantasy Island , '' `` Star Trek '' Montalban was dedicated to changing Hollywood 's stereotypes of Latinos .