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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Oct 15, 2014 19:38:13 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/tv/news/elizabeth-pena-who-appeared-in-modern-family-la-bamba-dies-at-55-1201331285/Actress Elizabeth Pena, who co-starred in “Jacob’s Ladder” and “La Bamba,” died Oct. 14 in Los Angeles after suffering from a brief illness, according to her nephew, Latino Review writer Mario-Francisco Robles. She was 55. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., and raised by Cuban immigrant parents, Pena’s career spanned nearly 40 years. She began performing in New York theater, and got her professional start in 1978 with Leon Ichaso’s “El Super.” She went on to appear in films including “Rush Hour,” “Blue Steel” and “Batteries Not Included,” starred in her own primetime series on ABC, “I Married Dora” and lent her voice to the “Justice League” animated series, “American Dad!” and to Disney-Pixar’s “The Incredibles,” where she voices Mirage. Pena also had a recurring guest role on ABC’s “Modern Family” as Pilar, the mother of Sofia Vergara’s Gloria. The actress recently wrapped work on the first season of El Rey Network’s “Matador,” where she played the title character’s mother. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Elizabeth Peña,” El Rey said in a statement. “She was a role model, a truly extraordinary performer and an inspiration in every sense of the word. Our thoughts are with Elizabeth’s family and friends during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed. Pena is survived by her husband, two children, mother and sister.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Oct 22, 2014 16:46:27 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/tv/news/elizabeth-pena-cause-of-death-1201336835/Elizabeth Peña Died From Complications Due to Alcohol Abuse: Report Elizabeth Peña, the “Jacob’s Ladder” and “La Bamba” actress who died Oct. 14 at the age of 55, died due to complications from alcohol abuse, according to a new report from TMZ. Per the report, her death certificate reads that her passing was the cause of cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol abuse. Gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her death caused her heart to stop. The actress reportedly suffered from the disease for months, but it became more severe leading up to her death. Peña was also known for roles in “Rush Hour,” “Blue Steel” and “Batteries Not Included,” along with a recurring guest role on “Modern Family.” She also recently wrapped work on the first season of El Rey Network’s “Matador.”
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