star Ana Ofelia Murguia has died at the age of 90.
The actress was most known for her role as Mama Coco in 2017 flick Coco, as well as other big screen roles.
The National Theater Company of Mexico confirmed the sad news on Twitter.
‘Today our dearest companion Ana Ofelia MurguÃa, one of the greatest actresses that Mexico has ever had, left,’ the translated post read.Â
‘The members of the CNT celebrate her incredible life on stage and send our love to her family and friends.’
Murguia’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
The Mexican-born actress boasted a huge career on the big screen across many decades, with roles in 1994 flick The Queen of the Night.
She also appeared in 1995 movie Nobody Will Speak Of Us When We’re Dead.
Despite countless credits over the years, she is best known for her voice role in beloved Disney Pixar movie Coco, playing Mama Coco, beside Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach and Gabriel Iglesias.
The movie follows a 12-year-old boy who wants to follow his dream of playing the guitar like his dead hero Ernesto de la Cruz.
After playing the musician’s old guitar, Miguel is plunged into the dark and magical world of the Dia De Los Muertos festival — the Day of the Dead – and embarks on a wild chain of events.
Over the course of her career, Murguia landed five nominations for the coveted Ariel Award for best actress, while also winning three best supporting actress trophies.
Tributes poured in for the late star on social media.
A message from the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature translated into: ‘With deep sadness we regret the sensitive death of the leading actress Ana Ofelia MurguÃa, who was part of the stable cast of the @CNTeatromx of #INBAL and whose artistic career was vital for the performing arts of Mexico.
‘We send condolences and lovingly hug her family and friends.’
