It has been a hard weekend in the world of culture in our country. The actress Itziar Castro died at the age of 46, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest in the municipal swimming pool of Lloret de Mar. The news shocked Spanish society, since Itziar was not only a renowned actress, but also a great activist, committed to those causes that I believed. After her departure, there are many well-known figures who have publicly mourned her death, and also anonymous ones. This Sunday the last goodbye to the actress is taking place, and her mother, Lucía Rivadulla, wanted to thank all the expressions of affection received from her.
This Sunday, December 10, will undoubtedly be one of the most painful days for those who knew her, since her wake is taking place. Anyone who wants will be able to say goodbye to the actress at the Sala Pal·ladius in Pallejà (Barcelona), which will remain open "until necessary." The funeral chapel will reopen this Monday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. only for family and friends, and the ceremony, also intimate, will take place starting at 4:00 p.m.
The first to arrive early in the morning were his parents, Manel Castro and Lucía Rivadulla. Both appeared completely devastated, and it was their mother who approached the media present to offer statements. Rivadulla could not find words to express her pain in these difficult moments. Through tears, the mother of the renowned actress shared some very emotional words.
"Words... I am a mother, and at this moment I don't have them," she expressed, revealing the great pain she feels for this loss. Despite her pain, Lucía wanted to express her gratitude for the numerous expressions of affection that she has received these days. "She was very good, she had nothing, me and everyone. So, thank everyone because I really didn't expect this welcome from her," she said.
Rivadulla also wanted to thank the treatment received from the media, who he assures have shown a lot of empathy towards his daughter. "The media has always treated her very well, even Risto Mejide, who I thought was an aggressive man in interviews, and the day he interviewed her, he even cried, I mean, it was wonderful. Really, "You have treated her very well by all means," he concluded.
Itziar Castro's wake will bring together hundreds of people, who will remember the artistic legacy of the actress, who left an indelible mark in the hearts of many, not only for her good work in front of the cameras, but also for her activism. The actress fought until the end of her days in favor of LGTBI rights and feminism. She also claimed the beauty of all bodies. "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.
