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María Victoria unaware her friend Elsa Aguirre has died
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María Victoria unaware her friend Elsa Aguirre has died

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress María Victoria remains unaware of the death of her close friend and colleague Elsa Aguirre, who passed away on July 15 at age 95.
  • María Victoria's family has chosen not to inform her of Aguirre's death to protect her from emotional distress, sharing only positive news with her.
  • The legendary actress, who is still in good health despite her age, continues to recall fond memories of her career and friends.

Legendary actress María Victoria is still unaware that her longtime friend and colleague Elsa Aguirre passed away on July 15 at the age of 95. The two actresses shared a significant period in Mexican cinema, building a friendship marked by years of work and shared experiences both on and off set.

She is not aware. We saw her today, she is very healthy and we want to keep her with positive news, because that is what María Victoria continues to give us.

— Grandsons of María VictoriaExplaining their decision to shield María Victoria from the news of Elsa Aguirre's death.

Aguirre's death prompted an outpouring of affection and farewell messages from fans and industry figures. However, María Victoria, who is currently living away from the public eye, has not been told about her friend's passing. Her family made the decision to withhold the news to prevent it from being an emotional blow to her.

Aguirre's grandsons, Emilio, José, and Luis, explained in a media encounter that they intentionally share only positive news with their grandmother. They stated, "She is not aware. We saw her today, she is very healthy and we want to keep her with positive news, because that is what María Victoria continues to give us." They also mentioned that she is unaware of the deaths of other close figures, such as Silvia Pinal and Tongolele.

At this age, there are news that are better to take care of.

— Grandsons of María VictoriaJustifying their decision to withhold difficult news from their grandmother.

Despite her advanced age, María Victoria is reportedly in good health and maintains her energy, though she occasionally experiences forgetfulness. Her grandsons shared that she often reminisces about important moments in her life, including her time with Juan Gabriel and meeting Michael Jackson. They find joy in listening to her stories. María Victoria and Elsa Aguirre belong to a generation of artists who defined the golden age of Mexican cinema, a period characterized by actresses like María Félix and Sara García, known for their distinct styles of elegance, strength, and versatility.

She struggles a bit with some things from time to time, but she is spectacular. Very beautiful.

— Grandsons of María VictoriaDescribing María Victoria's current health and demeanor.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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