More details are becoming known about the tragic news with which we woke up this Friday, December 8: the actress Itziar Castro He died this Thursday at the age of 46, as announced by filmmaker Frankie De Leonardis on his social networks.
The Barcelona actress He died while swimming in a pool in Lloret de Mar, according to the director of his representation agency. The first information suggests that the interpreter died due to a heart attack while she was swimming in a pool in Lloret de Mar (Girona). This has been confirmed by the interpreter's representative, Gabriela Defty. Although at the moment there is no confirmation about the causes of the death of the Catalan actress, the aforementioned information and images of the story uploaded in the pool area by the actress herself suggest that she was indeed in a pool, according to journalist Tura Soler.
“With an outstanding career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with his remarkable performance and charisma,” he wrote on the social network. “Itziar was not only a talented actress and artist, but a tireless fighter for her ideals and beliefs. She faced every challenge with a determination and courage that inspired many,” the note adds.
Best New Actress
The artist participated in films such as 'Campeones', 'Blancanieves' or the series 'Vis a vis', 'La que se cerca' or 'Paquita Salas'. She won the award for 'best new actress' by the Union of Actors and Actresses with 'Pieles', for which he also received a Goya nomination. She was a teacher in 'Operación Triunfo', although she was fired in the middle of the program.
“His contribution to the art world and his tireless work for equality and social justice will remain a lasting legacy of his passion and commitment,” highlights de Leonardis. “The family asks for respect for their privacy during this difficult period of grieving. We thank the media and the public for their understanding and consideration at this difficult time,” the statement reads.
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the talented actress Itziar Castro @ItziarCastro, which occurred last night. With a distinguished career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with her remarkable acting and charisma.
It was his close friend Frankie De Leonardis who announced the sad news through social networks.
“Castro left an indelible mark with her remarkable performance and charisma. She was not only a talented actress and artist, but a tireless fighter for her ideals and beliefs. She faced every challenge with a determination and courage that inspired many.”
The last time we were able to see the actress was a few days ago in the burning chapel of Concha Velasco. Completely broken, Itziar confessed that the artist was very important to her: “I am an actress because of her. She knew how much I loved her. She is a reference in everything. Live life and live the show.”
“It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the talented actress Itziar Castro, which occurred last night. With an outstanding career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with her remarkable performance and charisma,” Frankie said through her X profile, old Twitter.
The last time the actress was seen in front of the cameras took place last Saturday when she was approaching Concha Velasco's funeral chapel at the La Latina Theater and, very affected, she assured that “she was a very important person for me and I am actress for her. When I was three years old I saw her and sang 'mom, I want to be an artist'. She is a reference in every sense, I will only say: long live life and long live the show!, as she said.”
The family and friends have issued a statement saying goodbye to the actress, paying tribute to her achievements: “Itziar was not only a talented actress and artist, but a tireless fighter for her ideals and beliefs. She faced every challenge with “a determination and courage that inspired many. Her contribution to the art world and her tireless work for equality and social justice will remain a lasting legacy of her passion and commitment.”
In addition, they announce that “for those who wish to pay tribute, details about commemorative events will be announced in the coming days” and have also asked for respect “for their privacy during this difficult period of mourning.”