Renée Victor, the actress better known for her role of voice like Abuelita in the beloved animated film Coconut and arc like Lupita on Showtime’s WeedsDied surrounded by his family at his home as Sherman Oaks, California last night, told Deadline.
His cause of death was lymphoma.
“Renee is perhaps better known as the voice of” Abuelita “in the Disney 2017 blockbuster Coconut“, A declaration by his daughters Raquel Victor and Margo Victor read in part.” Renee was loved by so many people and had fans all over the world. Her memory will be cherished by all those who knew her. »»
Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1938, she was the eldest of three sisters. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s, where she launched her career in entertainment as a singer of eminent group leaders who led the popularity of Latin music in the United States, notably Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado. At that time, she was also a dance instructor, teacher salsa and tango. Having met her husband in these circles, she and her husband have traveled worldwide to perform together under the banner “Ray & Renee” – nicknamed Latin Sonny & Cher – from 1963 to 1973.
In the 1970s, she welcomed Ktla Traceterswhich highlighted the movement of the power of chicano. After joining the Screen Actors Guild in 1973, she finally went on television and at work in the 80s, marking series appearances like series Scarecrow and Mrs. King And Matlock. His film credits include The doctor Alongside William Hurt, as well asThe apostle And A night in old MexicoWith a close friend Robert Duvall.
Other notable credits included a recurring role in EAST As Florina Lopez, a voice acting for the 1992 animated series The Addams familyand recent appearances on programs like Vida, gent, everyone, snow snow, mayas Mc, death for me, a million little things And With love.
