Itziar Castro, a beloved 46-year-old Catalan actress and a passionate activist for feminist and LGBT rights, tragically passed away in a swimming pool in Lloret de Mar. This is reported by L'Independent.
She was preparing a synchronized swimming show for Christmas in the popular Costa Brava resort.
During technical checks, particularly of the lighting, on Thursday, Castro suffered a medical emergency.
Despite the immediate response of two municipal police units and two firefighter teams who performed resuscitation efforts, Castro succumbed to a heart attack.
Castro, known for her significant following of 396,000 on Instagram, was a celebrated figure across the Pyrenees.
Her sudden death has left her fans and the broader community in shock, mourning the loss of a talented actress and a committed advocate for social causes.
See Itziar Castro's Last Instagram Post Below, Where She Touchingly Pays Tribute to Her Mother.
