Edith Gonzalez, an actress for Spanish-language television networks Televisa, Telemundo and TV Azteca, has died. She had battled cancer for three years before succumbing at age 54.
Gonzalez was diagnosed three years ago with ovarian cancer. She entered remission in 2017, but it returned this year. Throughout her ordeal, she kept fans informed on her treatments and offered encouragement in interviews and through social media to those similarly afflicted.
She was best known for her role in the soap opera Salomé, but also played the lead role of Monica in the 1993 telenovela “Corazón Salvaje,” as well as the telenovelas”Doña Barbara and “Los ricos tambien lloran.”
Gonzalez continued to work up until her death, most recently as a judge on the Mexican reality show “This Is My Style.” She began her career as a child actor in the 1970s, going on to work over four decades in television, film, and theater productions in Mexico.
Gonzalez was diagnosed three years ago with ovarian cancer. She entered remission in 2017, but it returned this year. Throughout her ordeal, she kept fans informed on her treatments and offered encouragement in interviews and through social media to those similarly afflicted.
She was best known for her role in the soap opera Salomé, but also played the lead role of Monica in the 1993 telenovela “Corazón Salvaje,” as well as the telenovelas”Doña Barbara and “Los ricos tambien lloran.”
Gonzalez continued to work up until her death, most recently as a judge on the Mexican reality show “This Is My Style.” She began her career as a child actor in the 1970s, going on to work over four decades in television, film, and theater productions in Mexico.
- 6/13/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Mexican soap opera star Edith González died after three years of battling cancer on Thursday. She was 54.
González’s telenovela credits include “Corazón Salvaje,” “Mujer de Madera,” “Doña Barbara,” “Palabra de Mujer,” “Las Bravo” and “Eva la Trailera.”
The National Association of Actors confirmed her death Thursday morning.
González was born in 1964 Monterrey, Mexico. She began her acting career as a child actor in the 1970s.
González announced her diagnosis in 2016 with an Instagram post of her lying in a hospital bed.
After her 2016 cancer diagnosis, she frequently spoke out about her cancer. In the midst of cancer treatments, she appeared on the cover of Hola! magazine in 2017 with husband Lorenzo Lazo. González said in the feature of her cancer, “I am not a warrior, I am a lover of life.”
She is survived by her husband, Lazo, and daughter Constanza.
González’s official Instagram posted a picture of the...
González’s telenovela credits include “Corazón Salvaje,” “Mujer de Madera,” “Doña Barbara,” “Palabra de Mujer,” “Las Bravo” and “Eva la Trailera.”
The National Association of Actors confirmed her death Thursday morning.
González was born in 1964 Monterrey, Mexico. She began her acting career as a child actor in the 1970s.
González announced her diagnosis in 2016 with an Instagram post of her lying in a hospital bed.
After her 2016 cancer diagnosis, she frequently spoke out about her cancer. In the midst of cancer treatments, she appeared on the cover of Hola! magazine in 2017 with husband Lorenzo Lazo. González said in the feature of her cancer, “I am not a warrior, I am a lover of life.”
She is survived by her husband, Lazo, and daughter Constanza.
González’s official Instagram posted a picture of the...
- 6/13/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Mexican telenovela star Edith Gonzalez has died at the age of 54, according to reports.
The actress’s death early Thursday was confirmed in a statement by her family released to the TV station Televisa, where she worked. According to the family, there was a sudden deterioration in her health caused by a recurrence of ovarian cancer.
Gonzalez was first diagnosed in the summer of 2016, but went into remission the following year.
She is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Lazo, and their 14-year-old daughter, Constanza.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2019 (Photos)
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Gonzalez appeared in 26 films and more than 30 telenovelas throughout her career, collecting a number of accolades along the way, including a TVyNovelas award for best actress in 1986.
She achieved international recognition for her role in the 1993 series...
The actress’s death early Thursday was confirmed in a statement by her family released to the TV station Televisa, where she worked. According to the family, there was a sudden deterioration in her health caused by a recurrence of ovarian cancer.
Gonzalez was first diagnosed in the summer of 2016, but went into remission the following year.
She is survived by her husband, Lorenzo Lazo, and their 14-year-old daughter, Constanza.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2019 (Photos)
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Edith González 13 junio 2019
A post shared by Edith Gonzalez Lazo (@edithgonzalezmx1) on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:11am Pdt
Gonzalez appeared in 26 films and more than 30 telenovelas throughout her career, collecting a number of accolades along the way, including a TVyNovelas award for best actress in 1986.
She achieved international recognition for her role in the 1993 series...
- 6/13/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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