Elsa Aguirre's Final Wish: Godson Reveals Where Actress Wanted Her Ashes

Mexican cinema icon Elsa Aguirre passed away peacefully at her home in Morelos at the age of 95. Known for her vibrant career during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Aguirre maintained a healthy lifestyle, including yoga and a vegetarian diet, and approached the end of her life with tranquility and fullness. Her godson, singer-songwriter Hassim Estrada, will carry out her final wish.

Aguirre's last wish was for her ashes to be scattered in a high place, a request she shared with Estrada. "My last will is that when I die, I must be there to be cremated. Hassim should take the ashes and leave them in some high place, where we are more separated from matter," she stated in 2025. Estrada shared a heartfelt farewell on social media, expressing his gratitude for her love and guidance.

Born Elsa Irma Aguirre Juárez in Chihuahua in 1930, Aguirre became a major star in the 1940s and 1950s. Her filmography includes memorable roles in films such as "Lluvia roja" (1950) with Jorge Negrete, "La mujer que yo amé" (1950) with Agustín Lara, and "Cuidado con el amor" (1954) with Pedro Infante. These roles cemented her status as a leading actress of a highly productive era for Mexican cinema. She is survived by the legacy of her performances and the memories shared by loved ones.