Elizabeth Peña (born September 23rd, 1959 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) was a Film Actress who was best known for her outstanding role in the movie "La Bamba". Elizabeth died on October 14th, 2014 and reportedly, her death was due to cirrhosis of the liver caused by years of alcoholism. She was only 55 years old.
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Film ActressTV Actress American Born on September 23rd Born in 1959 Born in New Jersey Died in 2014 Died at age 55 Died from Alcoholism
"[on her refusal to portray Latina stereotypes] There are a lot of jobs I've turned down because they wanted me to play what I call "Miss Cuchifrito" types." (IMDB)
"She had cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol, which caused acute gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest."
"1She was pronounced dead at the scene. (V)"
"Elizabeth Peña lived life to the fullest, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world through her incredible talent and passion for her craft. (V)"
"Elizabeth Peña had a successful career as an actress, appearing in numerous television shows and films, but sadly passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55. (V)"
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