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Peruvian Actress Camucha Negrete Dies After Advanced Liver Illness

Her family had recently disclosed a grave liver condition that kept her at home and made active treatment impossible.

Overview

  • Relatives confirmed her death on Saturday and the news was relayed on RPP by journalist Fernando Vivas after speaking with the family.
  • Granddaughters said the condition was advanced liver cancer and noted she had been under special home care in recent weeks.
  • She was hospitalized for pancreatitis in late 2024 and curtailed appearances this year, stepping back from stage work shortly before her death.
  • Colleagues and institutions, including Gisela Valcárcel and the Ministry of Culture, posted public condolences celebrating her six-decade career.
  • The family issued a communiqué requesting privacy and promising further details; most outlets report her age as 80, while at least one cites 81.