Overview

• Renée Victor died on May 30 at age 71, surrounded by family in her Sherman Oaks, California, residence.
• Her daughters, Raquel and Margo Victor, said in a statement that her memory will be cherished by fans around the world.
• She began her career in the 1960s as a singer and dance instructor, touring globally with her husband under the name ‘Ray & Renee’ from 1963 to 1973.
• After joining the Screen Actors Guild in 1973, Victor transitioned to television and film in the 1980s with roles on Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Matlock and a recurring part on ER.
• She voiced Abuelita in Pixar’s Coco and portrayed Lupita on Showtime’s Weeds, and fans and colleagues have honored her decades-long contributions on social media.