This Saturday, Spain woke up with tragic news. Concha Velasco, renowned actress and singer of our country, died this December 2 at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda, at the age of 84, after two years removed from her beloved stages. The news was confirmed by her children, Manuel and Paco, through a statement sent to the media. The actress's family explained that her transfer occurred "as a result of a complication in her illness." The news has shocked all the artist's followers.
It was this Saturday morning when the news of the actress' death came to light. "We regret to inform that our mother, Concha Velasco, died today, Saturday the 2nd at 02:00 at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda, having received the Holy Sacraments, as a result of a complication in her illness," the shared statement reported. by his two sons, Manuel and Francisco.
On the other hand, the actress's family wanted to thank all the staff at the residence and the hospital where Concha has been admitted in recent years. "We have nothing but words of gratitude for the hospital staff, and the Santa Matilde and Orpea Punta Galea residences, who have taken such good care of her in these difficult times," they thanked.
Likewise, her children wanted to highlight how grateful they feel to have been able to grow up with the actress. "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. Thank you all," she expressed. "We ask for a prayer for the eternal rest of her soul. Our family will also thank you. Her children, Manuel and Paco," the statement ends by saying, where both convey their affection for her mother.
While it is true that the statement states that he died "from a complication in his illness", there are many who wonder what illness it really was. The truth is that the 'ye-yé girl' suffered lymphatic cancer in 2014, and after the pandemic she herself recognized that her condition had worsened. Her illness kept her away from the stage for months and her return was conditional on medical surveillance and rest that she herself recognized that she was incapable of following, since she was always a very nervous and vitalistic person.
In the summer of 2021, Concha's health worsened, and on September 15, 2021, at the age of 81, she permanently retired from the stage with one last performance at the Teatro Bretón de los Herreros in La Rioja. In March 2022, her son Manuel announced to the media that her mother was admitted to a residence so that she would be cared for 24 hours a day. It was by decision of the actress herself.
In December of that same year she had to be admitted to the hospital, with digestive system, liver and arthritis problems. Since then, little has been known about her state of health, despite the fact that her son Manuel de ella was attending to the press outside the residence where the actress was. This Saturday the worst news has been confirmed: she has left us one of the most versatile and charismatic artists in the history of our country.
