Mexican star Aislinn Derbez mourns her mother's death after a heart attack

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Gabriela Michel reportedly passed away after a heart attack. Michel's daughter, Aislinn Derbez, confirmed the news of her passing and the cause of death in an Instagram story on November 24.

News of her passing was first reported by influencer and commentator Jacqueline Martinez "Chamonic," who stated that Michel reportedly died at around 7:00 am on November 24 in Mexico City after an alleged accident in her residence.

There is no further information available on the cause or details behind Gabriela Michel's death by either the authorities or family members. Michel had a prolific career and was best known for voicing Samantha Jones' character in Spanish in the HBO hit Sex and the City.

The Mexican Association of Interpreters confirmed news of Michel's death at 65 on their Instagram account. Aislinn Derbez, in her Instagram story, noted,

"I sincerely appreciate all the love I have received. It is with great sadness that I share my mom passed away due to a heart attack. Right now I need to live my live my grief in peace, in the company of my family, and process this farewell from a place of love. I thank you for your respect. Thank you for accompanying us with sensitivity at this delicate moment" - Aislinn"

Who was Gabriela Michel?

Born in Mexico City, Gabriela Michel is well known as a voice actress who dubbed various film and television projects in the Spanish language. She was well known in the Mexican entertainment industry. Michel voiced characters in films including Bedtime Stories, The Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3, Ice Princess, Haunted Mansion, The Country Bears, and The Parent Trap.

Gabriela Michel also appeared in several animated and live-action television dubbing. In television, she voiced characters in Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Hannah Montana, and Devious Maids. She also contributed to children's shows, including Princess Sofia, Jakers! Las aventuras de Piggley Winks, Saber Marionette J to X, Las aventuras de las Mini Diosas y Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Gabriela Michel studied acting and dance in her early career and also helped establish an acting and dance academy alongside actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez, with whom she shares daughter Aislinn Derbez. However, the school was closed after the two had separated. As per past interviews referenced in Mexican entertainment media, Aislinn described her parents' bond as an intense "first great love" but also noted their conflicting personalities as the cause for separation.

She then went on to marry television narrator and presenter Jorge Alberto Aguilera and had two more children, Michelle and Chiara Aguilera.

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Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal