Overview

• Verónica Mestre, sister of Argentine model Jesica Cirio, passed away on February 18 at the age of 57 after being hospitalized for respiratory complications.
• A medical report obtained by the Fiscalía de Lanús confirms her death was caused by respiratory insufficiency and aspiration pneumonia, leading to cardiorespiratory arrest.
• Authorities found no evidence of violence or foul play, and the judicial investigation remains open as a procedural formality.
• Jesica Cirio clarified that her sister had suffered from a neurological illness for over a decade and was hospitalized for ten days prior to her passing.
• The family delayed announcing the death to protect their privacy, addressing recent media speculation and misinformation about the circumstances.