Sánchez affirms that "Concha Velasco is the history of Spain" and Feijóo considers her "an artist with capital letters"

The Minister of Culture highlights that "a myth of song, cinema and theater is lost"

MADRID, 2 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has said that "Concha Velasco is the history of Spain" and has considered her "great among the greats."

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"Brave, committed and a reference for our culture in capital letters: cinema, theater, music, television. All my love for her family and friends," the president wrote.

The leader of the opposition and president of the Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has also dedicated a few words on his X account: "Today we say goodbye to Concha Velasco, an artist with capital letters who dedicated her life to cinema, theater and television." And she has sent her condolences to her family and "to the world of show business."

The Government has also dedicated a few words to the 'yeyé girl', the first vice president and Minister of Economy, Commerce and Business, Nadia Calviño, has called her a "very dear friend" and has said that she was a "magnificent film artist , theater and television". She has also said that she is part of collective history and Spain will always have her "in its memory and in its heart."

The second vice president and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, has also spoken on the social network, saying that the actress leaves behind a "very important" part of the history of Spanish cinema, television and the life of the Spanish. "Concha Velasco, a brilliant woman, who always made our country better," she has written.

The Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, has stressed that "with Concha Velasco we lose a myth of song, cinema and theater in our country."

"She managed to be a true star without giving up simplicity, audacity, talent and the immense affection of the public. Today our goodbye will be the first step to always remember her," the minister highlighted.

For her part, the Minister of Education and Government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, has expressed her sadness at the death of Concha Velasco: "Today we all talk about you in Spain, we remember you and we thank you for the many wonderful moments you have given us." .

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and the mayor of the capital, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have lamented the loss of the actress Concha Velasco, whose artistic and human figure they have highlighted.

"We Spaniards lose a great actress, singer, presenter... a great person very loved and admired by everyone: Concha Velasco. Sick in her last years, she always kept her genius and humor intact," the president of the Community published on their social networks accompanying their message with a photo with the actress.

For his part, Martínez-Almeida has highlighted that his death leaves "the emptiest stages" and has announced, after sending his condolences to family and friends, that the city will "pay tribute" to him.

"The death of Concha Velasco leaves the scenes emptier. Madrileña de Valladolid, Gold Medalist of our city, who will continue to move us with the legacy of her work," the councilor has published in X.