Renée Victor, “Coco” Voice Actress and “Weeds” Star, Dies of Lymphoma at 86: ‘Loved by So Many’

Renée Victor, nan character champion known for voicing Abuelita successful nan Pixar movie Coco and playing Lupita connected Showtime’s Weeds, has died. She was 86.

Victor died surrounded by family astatine her location successful Sherman Oaks, Calif., connected nan evening of Friday, May 30, according to her talent agency, per Deadline. Her origin of decease was lymphoma, a type of humor cancer.

“Renee is possibly champion known arsenic nan sound of Abuelita successful Disney’s 2017 blockbuster Coco,” wrote her daughters, Raquel Victor and Margo Victor, successful a statement, per nan outlet. “Renee was loved by truthful galore & had fans each complete nan world. Her representation will beryllium cherished by each who knew her.”

PEOPLE reached retired to Victor’s reps for remark connected May 31, but did not person an contiguous response.

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Victor was calved successful San Antonio, but near Texas successful nan 1960s to prosecute an intermezo profession successful Los Angeles, per Variety. She had early singing gigs successful nan euphony business and taught salsa and tango connected nan side.

In summation to onscreen roles successful shows for illustration ER and The Tony Danza Show, Victor carved retired a accordant profession successful voiceover acting.

Her sound has appeared successful cartoons and video games — astir precocious successful The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which came retired successful April.