Valladolid welcomes the last farewell of Concha Velasco. The funeral of the actress, who died this Saturday at the age of 84 at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda (Madrid), It was held at 12:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of the capital of Valladolid, the artist's hometown. Hundreds of citizens have traveled there, who did not want to miss the last goodbye of the eternal girl Yeye. Likewise, the singer's children have attended, Manuel and Paco; as well as his grandson Samuel and his niece, Manuela Velascowhich we have seen very affected.
During the funeral mass, Manuel, the artist's eldest son, who was sitting in the first rows, expressed a few words of gratitude for the great love his mother is receiving.
“Thank you also on behalf of my brother. Thank you to the mayor and to all the people of Valladolid for the affection you had for our mother. These are sad days, but the only regret for our family is that my mother does not see this devotion that you have for her. From the “Heaven is seeing this recognition. Thanks to Valladolid and all of Spain,” said the visibly moved screenwriter.
After the mass, which began around 12:00 p.m., the funeral procession toured the most representative places in the capital of Valladolid until reaching the Carmen cemetery, where the artist will rest along with the rest of the city's illustrious figures.
The mayor's words
The mayor of Valladolid, Jesus Julio Carnero, has placed flowers on the plaque of the actress of the famous Calderón Theater. Likewise, Carnero dedicated a few words to Concha at the doors of the Cathedral, before entering her funeral.
“Today the sky is singing a Yeyé girl.” “She has always been a dedicated Valladolid native, defending Valladolid wherever she was, and we Valladolid residents are tremendously grateful,” highlighted the first mayor.