Died Friday Italian artist Maria Perego, creator of the beloved Topo Gigio, puppet that accompanied the childhood of several generations.

Perego had 95 years and was with loved ones at his home in Milan, according to detailed by Gabriel Garzon, Mexican actor in charge giving voice to the character. In that context, Garzón published in their social networks "" I know she did receive before leaving the kiss goodnight Gigio ".

Born in 1923, Perego and his blood had love for puppets, because his grandfather was a prominent puppeteer. While there were several characters who gave life, It was the Topo Gigio (in the 60s) who catapulted to world fame.

In our country, Gigio had his television debut 1968, through the Channel screen 11, a one-hour program in which they spent several celebrities.