Actresses who left us too soon: Remembering their legacies
Throughout the history of Mexican soap operas, there have been several actresses who have captured the hearts of their fans with their talent and charisma. Unfortunately, their careers were abruptly cut short due to their sudden deaths, leaving behind a legacy that remains alive in the hearts of the public to this day. Here are some of the most prominent actresses who have left us too soon.
Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones was a beloved actress who spent her last months convalescing after being hospitalized last November for pneumonia. Despite her health issues, she remained optimistic and continued to inspire her fans until her passing. Although the cause of her death has not been disclosed, her public relations officer, Danna Vázquez, declared that she “died without pain” and “fighting against it again.”
Christian Bach
Christian Bach retired from soap operas in 2014 after having starred in some of the most memorable titles of the genre, such as ‘De pura sangre’, ‘Bodas de odio’ and Bajo Un Mismo Rostro. Her death in February 2019 at the age of 59 was a shock to the entertainment industry, as the cause of her death was never revealed. While it was speculated that she suffered from a degenerative disease, her widower Humberto Zurita and her sons did not confirm the rumors or give details about the causes of her death.
Edith González
Edith González was a talented actress who left her mark on soap operas with her captivating performances. Sadly, in 2016, she publicly announced that she was battling ovarian cancer, a disease that ultimately took her life in June 2019 at the age of 54. The actress left behind a daughter, Constanza Creel González, whom she had with the Mexican politician Santiago Creel Miranda.
Lorena Rojas
Lorena Rojas was another actress who left us too soon after a long fight against breast cancer. Despite her illness, she remained determined to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother and adopted a girl in 2013. Unfortunately, she passed away in February 2015 at the age of 44, leaving her daughter in the care of her sister.
Mariana Levy
Mariana Levy was a talented actress who conquered the hearts of her fans with her performances in titles such as ‘La pícara soñadora’, ‘Rosa salvaje’ and ‘Amor real’. Her sudden death in 2005 shocked the industry, as she suffered a heart attack at the age of 39 after witnessing an armed robbery. Her three children were left orphaned by her untimely passing.
Karla Álvarez
Karla Álvarez was a fan-favorite villain in several popular soap operas such as María Mercedes and La Mentira. Although her death in November 2013 was initially shrouded in mystery, it was later revealed that she passed away due to acute respiratory failure related to viral pneumonia. The actress had previously struggled with bulimia and anorexia, but it’s unclear if it contributed to her death.
These talented actresses may have left us too soon, but their legacies live on through their work, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences today. May they rest in peace.
