Overview

• Her passing on May 30 was confirmed by her daughters and talent agency as the culmination of a battle with lymphoma.
• Victor launched her career in 1960s Los Angeles as a singer for Latin bandleaders Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado before teaching salsa and tango.
• After joining the Screen Actors Guild in 1973, she hosted KTLA’s Pacesetters and appeared in series such as Matlock and ER.
• Her defining roles included the housekeeper Lupita on Showtime’s Weeds and the voice of Abuelita in Pixar’s Coco, which won Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
• Disney and Pixar have announced a Coco sequel slated for release in 2029, ensuring her signature role endures for new audiences.