Mexican movie stars died in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Here are 1 famous actresses from Mexico died in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:

Katy Jurado

Katy Jurado (January 16, 1924 Mexico City-July 5, 2002 Cuernavaca) a.k.a. Maria Cristina Estella Marcella Jurado de Garcia, Katty Jurado, María Cristina Estela Marcela Jurado García, Maria Christina Jurado Garcia or Katy Jurardo was a Mexican actor, journalist and critic. She had two children, Victor Hugo Velázquez and Sandra Velázquez.

Katy Jurado was a pioneering figure in Mexican and American cinema, and one of the first Hispanic actresses to achieve international success. She starred in over 70 films in a career spanning 50 years, including the classic westerns "High Noon" and "Broken Lance" for which she earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

Besides her acting career, Jurado was also a well-respected journalist and critic. She wrote for several publications in Mexico and the United States, bringing attention to the work of female filmmakers and advocating for better representation of women in the industry.

Jurado was known for breaking down barriers in Hollywood by refusing to play stereotypical "spitfire" roles typically assigned to Mexican women. She was a trailblazer and an inspiration to generations of Latinx actors who followed in her footsteps.

In recognition of her contributions to cinema, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993. She passed away in 2002 in Cuernavaca, Mexico, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actress, fearless journalist and champion for diversity and inclusion in the film industry.

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