Argentine actress Ernestina Pais dies at 54 after train accident

Argentine actress and TV host Ernestina Pais died Friday at age 54 after a train struck her car at a level crossing in San Isidro. Pais was en route to a performance of the play "El divorcio del año" (The Divorce of the Year), directed by José María Muscari, when the accident occurred.

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She was the best, always willing, good vibes and putting her all into everything. Her colleagues are in shock.

Her colleagues from the play expressed shock and deep sadness over her unexpected death. "She was the best, always willing, good vibes and putting her all into everything. Her colleagues are in shock," a source close to the production told LA NACION.

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Goodbye Ernes, may you be happy in your eternity. I say goodbye to you happy and acting.

Muscari shared a farewell message on social media, writing, "Goodbye Ernes, may you be happy in your eternity. I say goodbye to you happy and acting." Reports indicate that minutes after the incident, police found Pais's phone in her car, ringing with calls from Muscari.

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Tragedy that hurts us, the shit of destiny sometimes, absurdities of life. I was lucky to know you, always present respect, affection and admiration in our bond.

Other figures from the entertainment world, including actors Fabián Vena and Rochi Igarzábal, and Gastón Pauls, who described their past relationship as "friends, lovers, friends again, colleagues," also paid tribute to Pais. Journalist Débora Plager also posted a heartfelt message remembering their acquaintance.

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I knew something always hurt you in the heart, and despite that you held onto your explosive laugh, to our mate teas on the road, to walking with me through small towns and cities where we went to perform.