Marcelo Araujo, known artistically as Lázaro Jaime Zilberman, passed away on Monday at the age of 78 in a Vicente López clinic, where he had been fighting cancer that worsened after he contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic. Notably, there will be no wake held for him, and he is set to be cremated at the Chacarita cemetery on Tuesday.

Araujo had been distanced from the media for some time, but his voice continued to resonate on social networks where tributes honoring his memory and highlights from his career quickly began to circulate. Among the fond recollections of his commentary, fans recalled a famous moment during the Superclásico when Martín Palermo scored a goal while Araujo was discussing the match revenue of 776,420 pesos between River Plate and Boca Juniors.

His style was distinctive, characterized by a perfect control of narration timing, deep analysis, and a touch of irony, especially when announcing players, which made him one of Argentina's most beloved sports commentators. His death marks a significant loss in the world of Argentine football, where his contributions to the sport through commentary have left an enduring legacy.