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Renée Victor, Voice of Abuelita in Coco and ‘Weeds’ Actress, Dies at 86

Her passing from lymphoma at her Sherman Oaks home has prompted tributes from Pixar alongside colleagues honoring her decades-long cultural impact.

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Overview

  • Renée Victor died on May 30, 2025 at age 86 after a battle with lymphoma, surrounded by family at her Sherman Oaks home.
  • Her daughters Raquel and Margo Victor described her as beloved by fans worldwide and said her memory would be cherished by all who knew her.
  • Pixar honored Victor with an Instagram statement praising her role as Abuelita and celebrating her as an integral part of the studio family.
  • Over six decades, she broke ground as a singer and dancer touring with Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado, hosted KTLA’s Pacesetters, and appeared in series from Weeds to ER.
  • Victor had expressed excitement last month about the in-development Coco 2 on Instagram, calling the chance to reunite with filmmakers Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina a great pleasure.