Marcos Ordóñez, the Spanish theatre critic and writer, has died at the age of 69, EL PAÍS reports. The newspaper announced his death on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Ordóñez was known in Spanish cultural circles both for his theatre criticism and for his writing, according to EL PAÍS. The paper, which published the report of his death, did not provide further details in the material available.
His career placed him among the figures who shaped theatre coverage in Spain, with criticism forming a central part of that work alongside his books. EL PAÍS, one of the country's leading newspapers, carried the news of his passing.
No cause of death or additional biographical details were included in the reporting available at the time of publication. CYBEV.io has not independently verified further details.
Further reporting from EL PAÍS and other Spanish outlets is expected to follow, including tributes from the theatre community and details of any memorial arrangements.
