Silvia Pinal, the iconic actress from Mexico’s golden age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, has died at age 93.

Claudia Curiel de Icaza, Mexico’s culture secretary, announced the film star’s death in a social media post on Friday.

Icaza described Pinal as a “theater pioneer” whose impact on the Mexican culture is “unforgettable”.

“I deeply mourn the passing of the legendary actress Silvia Pinal. She worked with great directors such as Luis Buñuel and was a pioneer in theater, paving the way for future generations,” the post reads.

“Her legacy as an artist and her contribution to our culture are unforgettable. Rest in peace.”

Lamento profundamente el fallecimiento de la primera actriz Silvia Pinal. Trabajó con grandes directores como Luis Buñuel, y fue pionera en el teatro, abriendo caminos para futuras generaciones. Su legado como artista y su contribución a nuestra cultura son inolvidables. Descanse… pic.twitter.com/acqWnkSUCQ

— Claudia Curiel de Icaza (@ccurieldeicaza) November 29, 2024

Sylvia Pasquel, Pinal’s daughter, also revealed that she was hospitalized under intensive care due to complications from a urinary infection.

Emilion Azcarraga, chairman of the board of Mexican television company Grupo Televisa, also paid tribute to the actress.

“It saddens us to say goodbye to the diva of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, theater and television, and at the same time it fills us with pride to have shared so many years of learning with her in what always was and will always be her Televisa home,” he said via X.

Para mí, y para toda la familia Televisa, nos entristece el adiós a la diva del Cine de Oro, teatro y televisión mexicana, y a su vez nos llena de orgullo haber compartido con ella tantos años de enseñanza en esta la que siempre fue y seguirá siendo su Casa Televisa.

Hasta… pic.twitter.com/jxuhY101x1

— emilio azcarraga (@eazcarraga) November 29, 2024

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, the Nigerian actress, has opened up about her battle with an undisclosed illness.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 46-year-old film star shared a video of her receiving medical treatment.

Omotola said she had the “most dilapidating stomach, back and chest pain”, adding that she felt like she was “dying”.

The actress disclosed that she underwent surgery to remove her gallbladder. She also expressed gratitude to God for life and good health.

“Please join me as I thank God for life and good health. Have you been told by a doctor ‘There’s nothing more we can do at this time?’ and you still feel like you’re dying,” she said.

“I had been getting my films ready and after the day’s edit, I proceeded for the Academy Voting Member’s viewing of the Gladiator 11 but all through the viewing, I could not sit up.

“I had been rushed to the ER twice that week already for back and chest pains that would come intensely and leave the next day! The doctors were checking for my now Hbp and intense acid reflux!

“On the second admission the doctor gave all the drips, blood work and sent me home to manage. Luckily it left. However, after the movie, I knew there will be no talks with Denzel or Ridley Scott today. I needed to go!

“I threw up all night till there was nothing to throw up anymore. By morning the most dilapidating stomach pain started and so I was rushed again to emergency… the third time!

“This time, I was wheeled in, straight for a CT scan, ultrasound and the MRI. Then the doctor said I have to go in immediately for surgery to remove your gallbladder! It was so dilated, the doctors wandered how I was not in more pain.

“So the fight for my life began and today I am returning to give all the glory to God. Not only for the gift of life, but the gift of good health. The gift of a complete body or a sane mind to even dream of a better day!”

May D, the Nigerian singer, has claimed that Wizkid would not have reached his current level of success if he had not left Square Records, the record label owned by the now-defunct music duo Psquare.

May D recently engaged in an online spat with Wizkid’s fans on X. He alleged that the attacks began after he shared a post praising Davido.

“Because I spoke about David, Wizkid boys are attacking me Lmao even wiz know I love him, but if y’all come for me I’ll finish all of you and your oga,” he wrote.

Despite his warning, Wizkid’s fans continued to taunt him. One user commented, “Who be May D? FC sabi give people fame ehn 😂❤️🦅”.

Another user described him as the “oldest upcoming artiste” with an “unsuccessful career”.

“May d has broken the record for being the oldest upcoming artist, The unsuccessful Artist has been upcoming for 18 years,” the user wrote.

In response to the criticism, May D said he would not need to engage in online dispute if not for the fallout with Psquare, which he believes derailed his career.

“If no be wetin happen between me and Psquare, who be Wiz [Wizkid]? Chai,” he wrote.

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