Obituary of Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco (born December 3rd, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a TV Actress who became famous in her role as Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on the American streaming TV series "Orange Is the New Black," Dascha died on September 11th, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a fight in the exercise yard.

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Dascha Polanco Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Polanco, Dascha
Common Name: Dascha Polanco
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Birth Date: December 03, 1982
Age: 42
Also Known As: Dash
Occupation: TV Actress

Nationality: Dominican
Favorite Food: Snickers
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

Dascha's Family Tree

Birth Name: Dascha Yolaine Polanco
Father: Ruben Dario Polanco
Mother: Janet Polanco
Brother(s):

Sister(s):

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?
Son(s):

Aryam

Daughter(s):

Dasany Kristal Gonzalez

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actress Dominican Born on December 3rd Born in 1982

Quotable Quotes:

"My parents taught me that God is going to send you obstacles in life and you have to overcome them", which she says put her at ease and helped her with the challenges she faced in real life prior to her success" (IMDB)

"Dascha Polanco was a brilliant artist andMember of the World Academy of Arts. She was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 25. (V)"

"Dascha Polanco lived her life to the fullest, leaving behind a legacy of strength, grace and determination that continues to inspire others even after her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Dascha Polanco still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.