Renée Victor, Voice of Abuelita in 'Coco' and 'Weeds' Actress, Dies at 86
- Renée Victor, known for her voice role as Abuelita in 'Coco' and as Lupita in 'Weeds', passed away at 86 years old, according to her agency.
- She died of lymphoma at her home in Sherman Oaks, California, surrounded by family.
- Born in 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, she was the eldest of three sisters.
- Victor began her career in the 1960s as a singer for Latin music bandleaders, contributing to the genre's popularity in the U.S.
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Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ dies at 86
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Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ dies at her California home
By JOCELYN NOVECK, Associated Press Renée Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played the wisecracking Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds,” has died. She was 86. Victor’s death was confirmed on Monday by a representative, Julie Smith, who said the actor had lymphoma for several years. She died Friday at her home in Sherman Oaks, California, Smith said, with family by her side. Related Articles…
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