Spider-Man: No Way Home Actress Mary Rivera Dies Aged 82
Rivera’s brief cameo as Ned’s grandmother became her only screen role, and her family said she was removed from life support after a stroke.
- On Monday, August 3, actress Mary Rivera, who played Ned Leeds' grandmother in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', passed away on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to TMZ.
- Rivera suffered a stroke and was placed on life support, but her family made the difficult decision to remove her from care after doctors provided a discouraging prognosis about her recovery chances.
- Granddaughter Angie Kelly discovered the casting call on Facebook and encouraged Rivera to audition; Rivera was 'extremely proud' of her role, speaking Tagalog alongside Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and Zendaya.
- Rivera is survived by husband Alejandro Rivera, four children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Colleagues honored her with tributes, calling her 'Tita Mary' and a mentor who will be 'missed tremendously.'
- Her performance brought Filipino language and culture to the blockbuster franchise, which earned $1.9 billion worldwide. The 'Spider-Man' series continues with 'Brand New Day' earning $932 million in its opening weekend.
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Spider-Man No Way Home actress dies aged 82 as family confirms cause of death
Spider-Man No Way Home actress dies aged 82 as family confirms cause of death . Mary Egida Rivera, the Filipino-American actress beloved for her portrayal of Ned Leeds' grandmother, Lola, in the 2021 Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died aged 82
Philippine-born actress Mary Rivera, who played Ned Leeds' grandmother in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' dies at 82
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine-born actress Mary Egida Rivera, best known for playing Ned Leeds' grandmother in the Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home," has died. She was 82.Rivera's family confirmed her passing to US entertainment outlet TMZ on Aug. 4, 2026, more than four months after her death.According to the report, the actress suffered a stroke in April and was left in critical condition. Her family later made the difficult decis…
The Filipino actress played Ned's grandmother (Jacob Batalon) in the Marvel film of the arachnid superhero prior to the current 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ actress Mary Rivera dies at 82 after stroke
Mary Rivera, best known for playing Ned Leeds’ Filipino grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died. She was 82. As reported by TMZ, Rivera passed away on April 15 in Honolulu after her family made the difficult decision to remove her from life support. One of Rivera’s relatives told the outlet that she suffered a stroke and fell into a coma. Doctors told her family that even if she regained consciousness, her prognosis was extremely poor. …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Actress Mary Rivera, Who Played Ned’s Grandmother, Dead at 82
Spider-Man: No Way Home actress Mary Rivera has died at age 82. Rivera is best known for playing Ned Leeds’ (Jacob Batalon) grandmother in a memorable scene featuring the returns of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s respective versions of Spider-Man in the 2021 blockbuster. According to an online obituary, Rivera “passed away peacefully” in Honolulu, […]
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