The town of Pallejà, in Barcelona, was filled with tears and emotion this Sunday with the burning chapel of Itziar Castro, who died in the early hours of last Friday at the age of 46 while preparing a synchronized swimming show for this Christmas. His death has left the world of culture and entertainment devastated and messages of condolences filled social networks. Philip VI y Mrs. Letizia They also conveyed their condolences to the actress's family through a telegram.
Numerous friends of the Barcelona artist, such as the journalist, went to the burning chapel. Cristina Fallarás and part of his audience, shocked by the loss so early. His parents and his brothers gave an example of fortitude and knowing how to be before the press, especially in a situation as complicated as the one they are experiencing. His brother manel lament: “No father or mother deserves to bury their daughter, such a young life.. There is another star in the sky and we will always carry it inside.” And he also added: “We would like to thank all the media for their support and especially the people who have supported us, who have shown us their love in these very difficult times.”
On the other hand, he valued the social commitment of his sister, who was “a revolutionary” in different causes such as feminism, LGTBIQ+ rights and the fight against fatphobia: “My sister did a relentless and infallible job in all her tasks., he achieved everything he set his mind to, he is a person for whom words are not enough, you see. She deserves this and more, she is now in heaven, wherever she is she is a star and she will always be a diva,” she stated, emphasizing that we must “continue with her fight.”
The telegram from Felipe VI and Doña Letizia
Regarding the telegram they received from the kings, he said surprised: “I can't say anything yet because this topic is more familiar, but the recognition of the Royal House in favor of my sister It is a great medal in the fight because a republican and lesbian in the Royal House… Where has that been seen?. The Glory of her. “I have no further comments to say.”
These were the words of condolences sent by the monarch and the Asturian consort: “We received the sad news of the death of Itziar Castro, a charismatic actress whose enormous talent earned her a Goya nomination as a revelation performer. It was a cinematographic discovery, but also a social example for his ability to reach the Spanish public through his performance and speech.. With our recognition of his career, we want to extend to the entire family, in these difficult times, our sincere condolences, which we extend to all his friends and colleagues.”
The mother's fortitude
On the other hand, the words of the interpreter's mother, Lucia Rivadullaat the worst moment of their life, were highly applauded on social networks: “When my daughter was 14 years old, my husband told me, 'Hey Lucía, I think Itziar is… [lesbiana]' and I replied, 'do you know now? I've known it for a long time, my daughter never had to tell me 'mom, I'm like this or I'm like that'. Those parents who think… Each one is as they are and she is as she was. Nothing else. Where he is, I don't know, he will be with me“.
Castro, who a week before his death attended the funeral chapel of his admired Concha Velasco, worked in films such as Skinsfor which she was nominated for the Goya, Snow White o Champions. She has also participated in the second part of this film, Campeonex, recently released. On television she was part of Vis a Vis, By H or by B, Once upon a time… but not anymore o Paquita Salas. Her last job on television was a chapter in The one that is coming. On October 13, the short film premiered The @ appointmentin which the singer appears Rocio Saiz or politics Carla Antonelli, among other faces. In this work, directed by the Catalan actress herself, she played herself.