What Happened to Isabel Torres? ‘Veneno’ Actress Passed Away at 52
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Isabel Torres, a Spanish actress best known for portraying Cristina Ortiz in the TV series ‘Veneno,’ has died. She was 52 years old and had been battling lung cancer for the last two years. Torres’ death was verified in an Instagram post by her relatives.
“Today, February 11, 2022, we bid farewell to Isabel,” stated the social media message, which was published in Spanish and translated into English. The statement added, “Although her family and friends feel her loss deeply, we know that wherever she goes, she will have fun as only she knows how. Thank you for all the messages of affection and concern. She has left feeling very loved and supported.”
Torres, who is an outspoken defender of LGBTQ+ rights, was diagnosed with the condition in 2019 while filming ‘Veneno,’ according to sources. She afterward talked to the Spanish press and stated, “My life has not been easy. Without realizing it, I have made a battle of my life. A battle that I don’t know if it will end soon or a little later. What I am clear about is that I am not going to stop fighting until the last moment.”
As word of her passing spread, online tributes and condolences began to flood in. Javier Ambrossi, the director of ‘Veneno,’ posted on Instagram by writing, “I can only thank you, Isabel. I still see you in every memory. In every complicit look in filming, in every dance when we could, in every rehearsal. You are effort, talent, courage, beauty, power. I take you inside forever. Rest, my love.”
David Moreno, a Spanish singer, claimed, “Thank you so much Elizabeth. For the laughs, the songs, and your art. Miss you. Good trip. You will always be light.”
People’s Reaction On Her Death
A user on Twitter said, “So sad to hear about the death of Veneno star Isabel Torres. Rest in peace, you beautiful & radiant soul.”
So sad to hear about the death of Veneno star Isabel Torres. Rest in peace, you beautiful & radiant soul. 💔 pic.twitter.com/ChUpmSEfVr
— Sonja Sajzor 🦇 (@sonjasajzor) February 11, 2022
A Twitter user posted, “Before becoming an actress, Isabel Torres was already considered an icon of the LGBT+ movement in Spain. In 1996, she was the first trans woman to achieve recognition of her gender identity in the national identity document (DNI) in the country.”
Another person tweeted, “When the VENOM series came out I made this illustration where Isabel Torres appears as Cristina in her last stage. Coincidentally Isabel has passed away at the same age as Cristina, now I only hope that both are dancing and hugging each other at an endless party. Rest beautifully.”
A fan of hers wrote, “A lung cancer took the great Isabel Torres, whom we will always thank for her work in Veneno, the series. If you haven’t seen it, go ahead. It’s marvelous.”
Un cáncer de pulmón se llevó a la gran Isabel Torres, a quien siempre le agradeceremos por su trabajo en Veneno, la serie.❤️
— Agustín López Núñez 💚🏳️🌈 (@tampocolapavada) February 11, 2022
Si no la vieron, adelante. Es maravillosa. pic.twitter.com/v7zJ53pYmY
Another fan tweeted: “After her fight against lung cancer, Isabel Torres received the news in November that she was given 2 months to live. Today he left us, to continue flying high at only 52 years old. Rest in peace, Isabel Torres, and say hello to La Veneno.”
“Today Isabel Torres physically left, the actress who broke everything in #LaVeneno, the series where I discovered her. Her brilliance, her militancy, her work, her charm… will continue here. A queen like her never stops shining. fly high,” a Twitter user noted.
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