Famous Mexican actress Carmen Salinas passed away yesterday, at the age of 82. Salinas had been hospitalized for a month after suffering a stroke that left her in a coma.
The death of the producer and politician, announced by her family in the late hours of Thursday, left the Mexican entertainment industry in mourning, where she had a long career and a huge impact.
The protagonist of over 100 melodramas and movies was widely admired for her talent and generosity.
When she suffered a stroke, she was taking part in the filming of the soap opera "Mi fortuna es amarte", starring Doña Margarita Domínguez.
According to media reports, actresses like Silvia Pinal and Ana Martin were quickly considered as substitutes to play the character.
Salinas left behind her only daughter, María Eugenia Plascencia, and 7 grandchildren.
