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Dominican movie actresses died when they were 53

Here are 1 famous actresses from Dominican Republic died at 53:

Ilka Tanya Payán

Ilka Tanya Payán (January 7, 1943 Santo Domingo-April 6, 1996 Manhattan) was a Dominican actor.

She died caused by hiv/aids.

Ilka Tanya Payán was an accomplished stage and screen actress, who began her acting career with Teatro Estudiantil de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. She went on to perform in numerous plays throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, including productions with the Repertory Theater of Puerto Rico, where she was a resident actor.

Payán moved to New York City in 1971 and soon became a fixture on the Off-Broadway stage, appearing in productions of "The House of Bernarda Alba," "The Little Foxes," and "Marisol," among others. She also acted in several films, including "La Gran Fiesta" and "Revenge."

Payán was a strong advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and education, and worked extensively in the Latino community to promote prevention and treatment. She was diagnosed with HIV in the early 1990s and died from AIDS-related complications in 1996, at the age of 53. Her legacy lives on through her performances and her activism.

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