The Spanish entertainment world has lost one of its most beloved stars. Veteran actress Concha Velasco, one of the most emblematic figures of Spanish cinema and theater, died this Saturday, December 2, at the age of 84 at Puerta Hospital. of Majadahonda Iron, in Madrid.
The news of his death has been confirmed by his sons, Manuel and Paco Martínez, who have expressed their deep gratitude and pain in a statement. "We regret to inform you that our mother, Concha Velasco, died today, Saturday the 2nd at 02:00 a.m. at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda, having received the Holy Sacraments, as a result of a complication in her illness," they stated. .
The death of Velasco, affectionately known as the ye-yé girl, occurs a few days after her 84th birthday, an intimate celebration that, according to her son, was "a beautiful, family-oriented, very calm and very good birthday." This icon of the Spanish scene, admired by a legion of admirers, lived her last days surrounded by love and care, both from her family and the staff of the Santa Matilde and Orpea Punta Galea residences, as well as the hospital.
The death of Concha Velasco not only leaves a void in the world of entertainment, but also in the hearts of many Spaniards who grew up watching her shine on the screen and on the stage. "We are lucky to have enjoyed the best mother in the world and to receive the affection of so many Spaniards who love and admire her," her children have expressed.
Furthermore, in the statement, both Manuel and Paco have asked for a prayer for the eternal rest of the well-known actress: "Our family will also thank you." The artist's burning chapel will be installed this Saturday at the La Latina theater in Madrid starting at 1:30 p.m.
Concha Velasco has been battling fragile health for several years. Her career was also marked by lymphoma in 2014, which kept her away from the stage for several months. Despite her health challenges, Velasco continued to make public appearances, share happy moments with her children, and receive numerous visitors until her health began to deteriorate.
In 2021 he retired from the theater with María's Room, a monologue written by his son. Shortly later, her health condition worsened significantly and she became a 24-hour dependent person, which led her children to make the decision to move her to a nursing home in March 2022, something that caused much concern. controversy. Additionally, in December of that year, she was admitted to the hospital for digestion, liver and arthritis problems.
Rumors about the great deterioration of his health had circulated since it became public that he was in delicate condition. Despite this, her son Manuel wanted to dispel doubts about her condition before her death, on the occasion of her 84th birthday, assuring that she was "well, very calm, stable, she is fine... Very happy." Even Jorge Javier Vázquez assured that he had seen his friend perfectly.
