Alexandre died Tuesday in Madrid's San Camilo Hospital where he was admitted in September with serious health problems. Known for his soft manner and nearly permanent smile, Alexandre was a contemporary of late actors such as Fernando Fernan-Gomez, Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez and Agustin Gonzalez.

He starred in many comedies, including Luis Garcia Berlanga's "Bienvenido, Mr. Marshall" ("Welcome Mr. Marshall") in 1953, and Jose Luis Cuerda's "Amanece, Que no es poco" ("Dawn Breaks, Which Is A Lot") in 1988. Alexandre never married or had children.

A vigil for him held at Madrid's Teatro Espanol on Wednesday before he was buried at the Almudena cemetery.