The Spanish film community is shocked after the unexpected death of Itziar Castro at the age of 46. His death occurred this Friday, December 8, while he was rehearsing a synchronized swimming show at the Lloret de Mar municipal pool.
"The family asks for respect for their privacy in this difficult period of mourning," those around them expressed in a statement, in which they ask for understanding and consideration from both the media and the public. According to his management agency, although the exact details are still unknown, it is presumed that the cause of his death was heart failure.
In the political sphere, the former Minister of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, Ione Belarra, has expressed her regret: "With great sadness we say goodbye to the beloved and admired actress Itziar Castro." Irene Montero, former Minister of Equality, has also joined the mourning with a message in X: "How much sadness and how much pain. Today we say goodbye to the incredible Itziar Castro." Yolanda Díaz, current Vice President of the Government and Minister of Labor, has reflected her sadness and dismay at the news: "Very sad and shocked by the tragic news of the death of Itziar Castro."
In the media, figures such as Frank Blanco, communicator and presenter, have expressed their pain: "How much talent and how much good energy Itziar had. You should not have left so soon." The journalist Carme Chaparro has shared her X her shock "I still can't believe it. Friend, partner, always there when someone needed you." For her part, Samantha Villar, also a journalist and presenter, has expressed her feelings on social networks referring to the harshness of Castro's life.
As it could not be otherwise, actors and directors have joined the tribute. Santiago Segura has highlighted on social networks his appreciation for the Catalan actress: "Itziar Castro was a wonderful actress and a loving, intelligent and fun person." For her part, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Víctor Palmero and Secun de la Rosa, Castro's colleagues, have expressed their admiration and respect. Muñoz remembered her as "extremely generous, brave, funny and talented", while Palmero highlighted her professionalism in the filming of The Cita.
Finally, from the Operación Triunfo academy, where Castro was a teacher, and Noemí Galera, director of the academy, have deeply regretted his death: Rest in peace, Itziar."
