Bad news for the world of culture. The actress Itziar Castro died during the early hours of this Friday at the age of 46. The news was announced by film director Frankie De Leonardis through social networks, information confirmed to La Vanguardia by the actress's entourage. Without knowing the results of the autopsy, it appears that she would have suffered cardiac arrest. Just a few days ago, Castro was extremely shocked by the death of another of the most recognized actresses in our country, Concha Velasco.
It was last Saturday, December 2, when the news became known that Concha Velasco had died at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda, at the age of 84. The news was confirmed by her children, Manuel and Paco, through a statement sent to the media. The actress's family explained that her death occurred "as a result of a complication in her illness." Her death caused great consternation in Spanish society, but also in all those who knew her.
There were several faces who wanted to dedicate a few words in honor of the actress, presenter and singer, such as Jorge Javier Vázquez, who did so through social networks. Others understood the media. This was the case of Itziar Castro, who, unfortunately, died about a week later. The Catalan actress appeared most distraught during the actress's funeral chapel, which was held at the Teatro de La Latina, in Madrid.
"I can't speak. He was a very important person for me," Castro began by saying through tears. "A week ago she saw my short film. Every time I met her she told me: 'what a good actress you are'... and I am an actress because of her. When I was three years old I saw her and sang Mama, I want to be an artist. She knew "I loved her very much, Manuel too, the whole family," he continued telling Europa Press. "She is a reference in every sense. I will only say, 'long live life, and long live the show', as she said," she said, totally devastated and practically unable to say a word.
Castro was known, among many other roles, for her role in the series Vis a vis, where she played Gоya Fernández. Within the world of cinema, she participated in films such as Pieles, for which she was nominated for the Goya Awards as best new actress, Campeones, Matar a Dios or Blancaneo. Recently, she had released the short film La cita, written, directed and performed by her.
In addition, she was known for her activist role in favor of LGTBI rights and feminism. She also claimed the beauty of all bodies. In the midst of confinement due to the pandemic, she shared a photo of herself inspired by Botero that was widely commented on. "I am not advocating obesity, I am not saying that I am the way I am anymore, I am simply saying that I am happy and that I like to share it with the world," she expressed. Without a doubt, the world of culture and activism in our country loses one of its most precious figures.
