Carmen Salinas, star of Mexican TV and film, dies at age 82
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Iconic Mexican actress Carmen Salinas has died at the age of 82, ABC affiliate KTRK reported Friday.
Her family confirmed her death in a statement on social media, saying Salinas died Thursday night.
Details about her funeral services would be announced at a later time, the statement said. The family also thanked everyone for their messages of support.
In November, Salinas was hospitalized after she suffered a stroke and was in intensive care in a Mexico City hospital.
The actress had over six decades of experience in Mexican television and films.
In 2015 she was elected to a seat in the Mexican Congress representing the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
