Amado Fuentes Suffered an Unexpected Fate

As early as the 1980s, Amado Fuentes was one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords. From there, his influence and reputation only rose. He was possibly the most dreaded man in Mexico by the 1990s. He overthrew the Juarez Cartel after killing its leader. During his rule, he is thought to have made roughly $25 billion.

Fuentes made the decision to have plastic surgery in order to elude the Mexican and American authorities who were pursuing him. He underwent liposuction and facial reconstruction in 1997. Then, to everyone's amazement, he suffered a heart attack while under anesthesia and passed away on the operating table.

Many people didn't think it to be true, so Fuentes' decomposing body was actually displayed for reporters to take photos of to show it was really him. Some still maintain that it was a fabrication, which is why Fuentes disappeared. He hasn't been seen since, though.

Born: Amado Carrillo Fuentes, December 17, 1956, Guamuchilito, Navolato, Sinaloa, Mexico
Died: July 7, 1997 (aged 40)Mexico City, Mexico