Carmen Sevilla, iconic Spanish actress and presenter, dies at the age of 92

Actress, singer and television presenter carmen sevillaone of the most popular and beloved faces of cinema and television in Spain, has died this Tuesday in Madrid at the age of 92, his son, Augusto Algueró, has informed EFE.

Carmen Sevilla, born on October 16, 1930 in Seville, had suffered from Alzheimer’s since 2009 and due to her very deteriorated health she was admitted to a residence in Aravaca (Madrid) in March 2015. Last Sunday she was transferred to a hospital, where she deceased.

So far, no details have been disclosed about how the actress will be fired.

Carmen Sevilla’s sympathy made her worthy of the affection of her colleagues and a legion of admirers from very different generations who have reacted on social networks with great displays of affection upon learning of her death.

One of the most heartfelt reactions has been that of Lolita, daughter of Lola Flores, one of Carmen Sevilla’s great friends, who was also the godmother of her sister Rosario.

“You have gone, in silence, I have to thank you for so many things Carmen, since I was a child, you discovered America to me and you were by our side, by my side in the most difficult and most beautiful moments of my life, I already missed you It’s been a while, but now I know that you’ve left and a very big stick, you were always part of my family, that’s what my mother used to say, your best friend, now you’ll be together again”Lolita has pointed out on her Instagram.

He has also highlighted that a star like Carmen Sevilla’s “is very difficult for it to go out.” “I love you and I will love you,” added Lolita, who sent Augusto Algueró a big hug for the loss of his mother, a “unique and unrepeatable” woman.

On his Twitter account, the Minister of Culture, Miquel Iceta, has published a short message: “Rest in peace. We lose a great unrepeatable artist”.

The singer Raphael has written an emotional “Carmen, my Carmen, our Carmen. I will never forget you! ”, About a photo in which he appears hugging the actress.

“A captivating actress, of unrepeatable beauty, a luminous, funny woman, with a great sense of humor”, in the words of Santiago Segura.

The Union of Actors and Actresses has stressed that it was an artist “always iconic and loved in the profession.” “We will remember you as the great person and actress you were, one of the greatest artists in our country,” they add in her message.

While the Television Academy has added to the pain and sadness for the loss of this “great and beloved professional with an unrepeatable career.”

And the Minister of Labor and Social Economy and Second Vice President of the Government of Spain, Yolanda Díaz has published a beautiful photo of the actress on her social networks.

“In the sentimental and cultural memory of this country, and in the affection of many people, there will always be a place for Carmen Sevilla. She put a face, voice and artistic talent to films and songs that will continue to go through time, hand in hand with her indelible myth. Rest in peace”Diaz has pointed out.

With information from EFE