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Puerto Rican singer, comedian, and actress Rosita Velázquez reportedly passed away on July 28. According to a Spanish news outlet, El Nuevo Día, the news was confirmed by Rosita's cousin, María García Díaz. The news outlet De Ultimo Minuto attributed her passing to long-lasting health problems.
Rosita is survived by her daughter, Karen Biaggi, and was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. The National Foundation for Popular Culture revealed Rosita bagged her role in Mi hippie me encanta, a Channel 2 comedy program. In a 1971 newspaper interview with El Mundo, Rosita Velázquez described her fears for the big screen and told the outlet,
"It traumatizes me to think that I have to make people laugh all the time."
Rosita Velázquez passes away a day before turning 75
The National Foundation for Popular Culture paid tribute to Rosita Velázquez, who has left her fans and loved ones in mourning. While the singer and comedian expressed her fears at a young age of 20, she went on to become one of the biggest names in the Puerto Rican television industry.
According to a news outlet, Primera Hora, her first role in Mi hippie me encanta subsequently opened doors to other roles, including Channel 7's How to Be Happy in Marriage. From working on a game show, Super Saturdays, to hosting music programs, including R con R, Rosita left no leaf unturned. Despite an exciting career, Primera Hora revealed she had to step back from the spotlight to take care of her health and was diagnosed with "poliomyelitis."
Her colleague, Tita Guerrero, took to her Instagram channel to pay tribute to the late actress. Tita wrote,
"Much admiration and respect for this Puerto Rican artist, Rosita Velazquez... Thank you for your example and inspiration in your comedy!! Much strength to her family and friends! RIP."
Actor and comedian Víctor Alicea spoke to El Nuevo Día and remembered his friend. He said,
“She even smiled with her eyes and had a very unique sense of humor. Now I'm about to celebrate 45 years of career and I'm working on a monologue with Florentino (Rodríguez)'s production, which had been delayed and will be performed in October."
He added,
"I had planned to dedicate it to her. I know Rosita as a woman who was very ahead of her time in terms of what is known in the LGBT community."
As confirmed by the Spanish news outlets, Rosita Velázquez would have turned 75 on July 29, 2025. Rosita is remembered for her charismatic presence on the screen.
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