Actress Alicia Bonet dies at 78

Mexican cinema is in mourning after the death of actress Alicia Bonet , known for her roles in classics such as "Even the Wind Is Afraid" and "When the Children Leave ." The actress passed away this Sunday at the age of 78, according to the National Association of Interpreters (ANDI) on social media.

In a statement, ANDI deeply regretted the death of its member and highlighted her career within the national film industry . "A Mexican actress remembered for her participation in films such as Hasta el viento tiene miedo (Even the Wind Is Afraid ), Despedida de soltera (Bachelorette Party) , and El escapulario (The Escapular )," the publication stated, accompanied by a message of condolence addressed to family and friends.

The cause of death of the artist, who was one of the most recognized female figures in Mexican cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, has not yet been disclosed. Her passing leaves a void among fans of epoch-making horror and drama films.

Throughout her career, Alicia Bonet appeared in a wide-ranging filmography that includes titles such as The Stork Said Yes (1961), Spy Hunters (1969), The Teenagers (1968), and The Night of the Hawk (1969). Her talent and charisma earned her a prominent place among the most promising young actresses of her generation.

On a personal level, Bonet was married to singer Enrique Guzmán, with whom she had two children . Although she gradually stepped back from the spotlight, her legacy lives on in the productions that made her an iconic face of classic Mexican cinema.

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