Obituary of Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

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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Elizabeth Peña Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Peña, Elizabeth
Common Name: Elizabeth Peña
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: September 23, 1959
Age: 55 (at death)
Also Known As: Liz
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

Elizabeth's Family Tree

Birth Name: Elizabeth Maria Peña
Father: Mario Peña
Mother: Estella Margarita Peña (née Toirac)
Sister(s):

Tania Peña

Spouse/Partner:

William Stephan Kibler (married 1988-divorced ?)
Hans Rolla (married 1994-2014, her death)

Daughter(s):

Kaelan Peña-Rolla
Fiona Peña-Rolla

Death Notice:

Date: October 14 2014 at age 55
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Alcoholism (Cirrhosis of the liver)

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on September 23rd Born in 1959 Born in New Jersey Died in 2014 Died at age 55 Died from Alcoholism

Quotable Quotes:

"[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)"

Is Ms. Elizabeth Peña still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.