Sanish actress Verónica Echegui has died at the age of 42.
The celebrated actress, known for her role in My Prisoner’s Yard, was hospitalised in Madrid and died on Sunday after she was diagnosed with cancer, local press report.
Echegui starred in 30 films and TV shows over her 18-year career after her breakout role in I Am Juani in 2006, including starring alongside Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade in a 2009 Mighty Boosh spin off film, Bunny and the Bull.
After appearing in 2002 Amazon Prime romantic comedy Book of Love, Echegui’s final screen role was in Apple TV+ series Love You to Death, filmed in Aufust 2023 and released this year.
The Mask of Zorro star Antonio Banderas paid tribute on X, writing: ‘Today, Spanish cinema is in mourning due to the passing of Verónica Echegui. My condolences to her family and friends.’
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez also penned a tribute, writing: ‘I was deeply shocked by the news of Verónica Echegui’s passing, an actress with enormous talent and humility who leaves us far too young.
‘My sincere embrace in these such difficult moments for the entire family and friends.’
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