Renee Victor, the talented actress known for her roles as the voice of Abuelita in Disney's 'Coco' and as Lupita on Showtime's 'Weeds,' has passed away at age 86 due to lymphoma. Her death was confirmed by a representative, stating she died peacefully at home. Victor's portrayal of Abuelita in the 2017 animated film left a lasting legacy, as she brought to life a memorable character in a story about family and love. The Pixar community expressed deep sorrow over her passing, celebrating her contributions to the industry.
Renee Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney's animated hit Coco, has died at 86 after battling lymphoma for several years.
Victor was perhaps best known for her role as Abuelita in Coco, which explored death through the journey of a young Mexican boy to the land of the dead.
She appeared in 22 episodes of Weeds as sassy housekeeper Lupita and had numerous other credits, including ER, Matlock, and The Addams Family.
In her reflection on her career, Victor expressed gratitude for the opportunities she received, humorously noting her nickname 'one take Renee' from her work in The Apostle.
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