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Carmen Salinas, legendary Mexican actress, dead at 82

Carmen Salinas, a famed Mexican actress, theater producer and politician, died Thursday at 82, nearly a month after suffering a stroke that left her in a coma. 

Her passing in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, was confirmed by her family late last night in a Twitter post paying homage to her massive impact over six decades in the Mexican entertainment industry. 

Revered in her community for her talent and beneficent spirit, Salinas starred as the protagonist in more than 100 TV soap operas (i.e. telenovelas) and films.

The enduring comedian and impressionist later ventured into federal politics, serving as a Member of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies for the Institutional Revolutionary Party.

When Salinas suffered a stroke, she was filming the TV melodrama “Mi fortuna es amarte,” in which she played the grand dame role of Doña Margarita Domínguez.

Actresses such as Silvia Pinal and Ana Martin are being considered as replacements to take over her final role, according to local media reports.

Her “cerebrovascular event” was first announced on November 10 by Gustavo Briones González, her nephew and personal assistant, who described her condition at the time as “delicate” outside a hospital in Colonia Roma of Salinas.

“The Salinas family shares with them that the leading actress, Mrs. Carmen Salinas, is going through a difficult health situation, which is why she remains in the intensive care area where specialist doctors treat her,” her nephew said in a statement at the time. “Because of the respect and affection that my aunt expresses to the press, they will be kept informed about the state of health and evolution.”

The actress — who began her career in 1964 in a string of comedic TV soaps — remained in a medically induced coma before passing away.

Carmen Salinas attends the inauguration of 'Mujer Chingona' photographic exhibition at Jonathan Klip Cultural Center on March 11, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Carmen Salinas attends the inauguration of “Mujer Chingona” photographic exhibition at Jonathan Klip Cultural Center on March 11, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Salinas also starred in popular films including 2004’s “Man on Fire” with Denzel Washington, 1981’s “La Pulquería” and 1979’s “Las Cariñosas.”

Previously married to Pedro Plascencia and Carlos Paulín, Salinas is survived by her daughter, María Eugenia Plascencia, and seven grandchildren. Her late son Pedrito died of cancer in 1994.

Alfredo el Zurdo Ortiz, former player and Carmen Salinas attend the press conference of the 80th Anniversary of Red Devils they present an Album of collectible prints at Cinemex Plaza Delta on March 3, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico
Alfredo el Zurdo Ortiz, former player and Carmen Salinas attend the press conference of the 80th Anniversary of Red Devils they present an Album of collectible prints at Cinemex Plaza Delta on March 3, 2020 in Mexico City.
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