The Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguía, who portrayed Mama Coco in Disney s animated film Coco, which won two Oscars, passed away on December 31. She was ninety years old.
The illustrious Mexican actress, who lent her voice to Mamá Coco in the Oscar-winning 2017 Pixar musical comedy, appeared in more than 100 projects, most notably ‘The Queen of the Night’ (1995), ‘Mi Querido Tom Mix’ (1992), and ‘Life Sentence’ (1979), and was awarded the Golden Ariel special lifetime achievement award in 2011.
Veteran Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguia known for her role in Disney Pixar animation Coco has died at the age of 90. Her career spanned more than four decades and she was recognized as one of the last survivors of the golden age of Mexican cinema. Ana Ofelia Murguía, Veteran Mexican Actor and Disney’s Coco Star Dies Aged 90.
Mexican officials have not disclosed the specific cause of Ana Ofelia Murguia’s death, maintaining confidentiality around the circumstances of her passing.