Actress Concha Velasco dies at 84

The burning chapel will be installed at 1:30 p.m. at the La Latina Theater in Madrid

The actress Concha Velasco died this Saturday at the age of 84 at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda (Madrid), her sons, Manuel and Paco Martínez, have confirmed.

"We regret to inform that our mother, Concha Velasco, died today, Saturday the 2nd at 02:00 at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Majadahonda, having received the Holy Sacraments, as a result of a complication in her illness," the family reported. it's a statement.

Velasco suffered lymphatic cancer in 2014, and after the pandemic she herself acknowledged that her condition had worsened. It was in March 2022 when her son Manuel de ella announced to the media that her mother was admitted to a residence so that she would be cared for 24 hours a day.

"We have nothing but words of gratitude for the hospital staff, and the Santa Matilde and Orpea Punta Galea residences who have taken such good care of her in these difficult times," they say.

Her children say they are "lucky to have enjoyed the best mother in the world and to receive the affection of so many Spaniards who love and admire her" and they thank everyone.

"We ask for a prayer for the eternal rest of his soul. Our family will also thank you" concludes the statement signed by his children, Manuel and Paco.

The actress's burning chapel will be installed from 1:30 p.m. at the Teatro La Latina in Madrid.

Concha Velasco Verona was born in Valladolid on November 29, 1939. The actress spent her childhood in Larache (Morocco) where she began her studies in Spanish dance.

When the family moved to Madrid, she continued training in Spanish dance and classical dance. She works in the ballet of the National Opera Company, debuting in A Coruña and later she is hired as a flamenco dancer in Manolo Caracol's company. In a very short time she joins Celia Gámez's magazine, where she premieres 'El Águila de Fuego'.

At the age of 16, he made his film debut with the film 'El bandido generous' (1954), by José María Elorrieta. He also highlights his participation in highly successful films such as 'The Girls of the Red Cross' (1958), by Rafael J. Salvia; 'Lovers' Day', by Fernando Palacios (1958); 'The cheaters (1959)', by Pedro Lazaga; in 'The Hive' (1982) by Mario Camus; 'Beyond the Garden' by Pedro Olea (1997) and 'Paris-Timbuktu' (1999), by Luis García Berlanga.

In the 1980s, she collaborated in television media as a presenter and as an actress. From this time she stands out for her leading role in 'Teresa de Jesús' (1984), by Josefina Molina.

Of his work in theater, his interpretations of: 'Carmen, Carmen' (1988), 'La truhana' (1992), 'La Rosa tatuada' (1997) and 'The apples of Friday' (2000) stand out, works written by Antonio Gala, also as a businesswoman and as an actress, had great success with the musical 'Hello Dolly'. In 2015 she works on 'Hécuba', and in 2016 on 'Queen Juana'.

The actress has been awarded the Goya Honor Award 2012. She has received other awards such as the Gold Medal of the Film Academy in 2003, Gold Medal for Merit at Work in 2008, 'Toda una vida' Award from the Academy of Television in 2009, the Medal of Honor from the Circle of Cinematographic Writers in 2010, the Actors Union Award in 2012, the Valle-Inclán Theater Award in 2015, the Corral Comedy Award in 2016, and the National Theater Award 2016 , among others.