Renée Victor, who lent her voice to Abuelita Elena in the successful cartoon of Disney and Pixar ” Coco », Died at the age of 86. In France, she was best known by fans of the series ” Weeds For having interpreted the role of Lupita, the housekeeper of the heroine Nancy Botwin.
Renée Victor’s death was confirmed on Monday by one of her representatives who said that the actress has suffered from lymphoma for several years. She died Friday at her home as Sherman Oaks, California, surrounded by her family, said the latter.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Renée Victor, the voice of Abuelita in Coco and an incredible member of the Pixar family. We will always remember you, “wrote the co -producer company” Coco “on her account Instagram.
Renée Victor played in 22 episodes of the series “Weeds” (2005-2012), mainly in the first five seasons, in the role of Lupita, the governess in the outskirts. She has also played in many television series such as ” EMERGENCIES “,” Matlock “and” The Addams family “, but was therefore best known for her role as the grandmother in” Coco “, an American animated film that explores death through the journey of a young Mexican in the land of the dead.
First singer and dancer
Born in San Antonio (United States) in 1938, Renée Victor began her artist career as a singer and dancer. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s, where she launched her career singing with the famous conductor Xavier Cugat and Pérez Prado, and teaches Latin dances like salsa and tango.
In the 1970s, she hosted the program “Pacesetters” on KTLA, highlighting the Chicano movement in the United States, before embarking on comedy on television and cinema.
During her career, she also played in famous films like “ The preacher “(” The Apostle “, in VO) (1997), directed by Robert Duvall, the horror film” Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones “(2014),” The Doctor “with William Hurt (1991), or even” One night at Old Mexico (A Night in Old Mexico “, in VO) (2013).
