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Known in the United States for her striking voice as Mama Coco in the Disney Pixar film “Coco” (2017), Murguía gave life to the elderly character who faces memory loss, especially standing out in the emotional song “Remember Me”, winner of the Oscar for Best Original Song that year.
The acclaimed Mexican actress passed away at the age of 90, leaving a remarkable contribution to the world of entertainment. The National Mexican Institute of Fine Arts announced her death on social media on December 31, remembering her artistic legacy.
Born in 1933, Murguía began her stage career in 1954, starring in the play “Trial by Fire”, based on “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Over decades, she has built a diverse career, playing a wide range of roles, from villains in film noir to more sentimental characters.
Standing out in films such as “Shipwreck” (1978), where she played a mother longing for the return of her son, and “Mi querido Tom Mix”, in which she played the role of a grandmother in love with her favorite cowboy on screen, Tom Mix, Murguía received several awards for her exceptional work.
In 2023, the National Autonomous University of Mexico awarded her the Ingmar Bergman Medal for her contribution to acting. At the ceremony, Murguía expressed surprise at the attention she received, humbly asking, “Why me? Why me?” However, she accepted the award with grace and shared with the audience the message that by working hard, it is possible to be recognized, considering this recognition as something wonderful.
The news of her passing is a time of mourning for the entertainment world, as her memory lives on through her remarkable performances and contributions to art.
