This Friday, December 8, we woke up with the sad news of the death of the actress at only 46 years old. Itziar Castroknown for her roles in Skins o Vis a vis, and also for her social activism through social networks and different initiatives, especially related to fatphobia, feminism and LGTBIQ+ rights. In fact, this Sunday, December 10, she planned to participate in an event against sexual violence with journalists. Cristina Fallarás y Karmele Marchanteamong other.
After the news of his death, the networks have been filled with messages full of sadness and emotion due to his sudden death, announced by the director Frankie de Leonardis in X.
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the talented actress Itziar Castro @ItziarCastro, which happened last night. With a distinguished career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with his remarkable acting and charisma.
— Frankie De leonardis (@frankiedl) December 8, 2023
Najwa Nimriwith whom he shared the last seasons of Vis a vishas written a “Rest in peace” next to a photo of the actress in the series. Inma Cuevaswho played Anabel in the same fiction, has expressed: “Dear Itziar…Thank you for always being present. For your laughter. Your fight. Your raised and committed voice. All joy. Always claiming and celebrating life, my heart. Thank you for your legacy, partner. In shock.”
Dear Itziar…THANK YOU for always being present. For your laughter. Your fight. Your voice raised and committed. All joy. Always claiming and celebrating life, sweetheart.??? Thank you for your legacy mate. Shocked… pic.twitter.com/11xydiG4Nk
— Inma Cuevas (@Inma_Cuevas) December 8, 2023
The political landscape has also reacted. The second vice president of the Government, Yolanda Diaz; Irene Monteroformer Minister of Equality; Monica Garcia, Minister of Health; There have been some of the politicians close to her who have mourned her loss.
Very sad and shocked by the tragic news of the death of Itziar Castro. A committed actress, who raised her voice against everything unfair that we have as a society. A fun woman, who spread happiness. Miss you.
A hug to family and friends????
— Yolanda Díaz (@Yolanda_Diaz_) December 8, 2023
How much sadness and how much pain. Today we say goodbye to the incredible Itziar Castro. Talented actress, good friend, feminist and fighter, always willing to be there to defend just causes. We are going to miss you so much, dear, so much. Let the earth be mild
— Irene Montero (@IreneMontero) December 8, 2023
I am dismayed to learn of the death of Itziar Castro. Always committed to the common, fun and approachable.
We'll miss you very much.— Mónica García (@Monica_Garcia_G) December 8, 2023
The world of entertainment and culture has gone into deep shock. Santiago Segura has expressed her condolences with a heartfelt message: “I only worked with her on a couple of occasions, but I loved chatting with her whenever we met. Sometimes I had a hard time seeing the hate and bullying she had to endure on this same network social, although she always faced it with strength and courage. She suffered from lipedema, a degenerative disease.
Itziar Castro was a wonderful actress and a loving, intelligent and fun person. I only worked with her a couple of times, but I loved chatting with her whenever we met.
Sometimes I had a hard time seeing the hate and bullying I had to endure in… pic.twitter.com/eopuj9ze6B— Santiago Segura (@SSantiagosegura) December 8, 2023
Miren Ibargu'swith whom Castro shared scenes in The one that is cominghas been very affected: “Itziar, I'm going to miss you a lot. Thank you for everything you've shared. Have a good trip, love. Love you.” Lolita Flores She has also been dismayed: “I can't believe you left suddenly. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. Itziar I still can't believe it.”
Cristina Fallaráswith whom she was going to share the event next Sunday, was shocked: “Dearest Itziar, friend. You are many, and you are always with everyone. Thank you for the attention, for the encouragement, for always being attentive, for the support , for your generosity. Thank you for your courage, your strength and your vulnerability, for being a mirror of life in very difficult times. Thank you for taking sides and for putting your body into it. Here you remain, among us. Thank you for so much. In the name of my families and in my own.”
Among the familiar faces that have also mourned her, María José Campanario: “What a discovery you were for many of us, Itziar. How much talent, how much courage, how much your fight to achieve everything you have achieved in the cinema, in the theater, in life… and how many good things you leave us. “Today is a sad day. Rest in peace.” Belen Esteban, in turn, expressed: “My God, I can't believe it. I will always remember you with your smile.” The people's princess interviewed her in 2018 in Belén on boarda special section of the extinct Save me.
