Silvia Pinal, a legendary actress from Mexico's Golden Age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, has passed away at the age of 93. Over the course of her remarkable 60-year career, Pinal shone brightly in films alongside Mexican comedy legends such as Cantinflas and Tin Tan, as well as heartthrobs like Pedro Infante. She also starred in Luis Buñuel's iconic 1961 film "Viridiana," and continued to impress in two more Buñuel films, "The Exterminating Angel" in 1962, and "Simon of the Desert" in 1965.
Pinal was a rare gem among the Golden Age actresses, who not only excelled in film but also adapted gracefully to the evolving landscape of television as the quality of Mexican cinema began to decline in the 1960s. Her versatility didn't stop there; she also ventured into producing and even served in Congress, further cementing her status as a multifaceted talent.
Earlier this month, her family revealed that she had been hospitalized due to a urinary tract infection. The tragic news of her passing was confirmed by Mexico's Culture Secretary, Claudia Curiel de Icaza, who paid tribute to her on social media. "Her legacy as an artist and her contributions to our culture are etched in our hearts forever. Rest in peace," wrote Curiel de Icaza.
Pinal is survived by her ex-husband, Enrique Guzmán, and her daughters, actress Sylvia Pasquel and rock singer Alejandra Guzmán. The details of her funeral arrangements have not been disclosed at this time.
