Ana Ofelia Murguia, the voice actor behind Mama Coco of Disney's animated film "Coco" sadly died at 90. This was confirmed by Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature.
Her sudden death broke the hearts of many people since Murguia was recognized as one of the last surviving celebrities of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema..
Ana Ofelia Murguia will surely be remembered not only by her Mexican fans but also by the fans of "Coco" since she helped the popular animated film become an Oscar-winning Disney Pixar movie.
According to BBC News, Murguia achieved a lot in her acting career. In 2011, she won a special lifetime achievement Golden Award at a ceremony recognizing the best of the Mexican film industry.
Before this, she was already racking up acting awards. These include winning best supporting actress at the Ariel Awards in 1996, 1986, and back in 1979.
She received these awards after playing numerous roles in various films, such as the 1994's "La Reina de La Noche." But, she became well-known across the globe after voicing Mama Coco in 2017.
This Disney movie won awards because of its evocation of Mexican culture, as well as folklore.
