By Eili Cordova
Silvia Pinal, 94, was admitted to a hospital in Mexico City due to a urinary tract infection, the information was confirmed by her daughter, Alejandra Guzmán, who stated that “you have to ask for her.”
The diagnosis was detected while Pinal remained at his residence in El Pedregal. To this they added complications such as low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmiaaccording to Iván Cochegrus, a close friend and producer.
“She is stable and is being treated with antibiotics. Her family is accompanying her at all times“, Cochegrus declared, while ensuring that doctors are doing everything possible to ensure his recovery.
What did Alejandra Guzmán say?
Affected by the situation, Alejandra Guzmán traveled from Xalapa, Veracruz, to be by her mother’s side. In front of the cameras of the ‘Despierta América’ program, Guzmán expressed his concern, but also highlighted encouraging signs about Silvia Pina’s healthl. “He’s really looking forward to it”he commented.
The singer also confirmed that her mother no longer requires a tube and has shown improvement by starting to eat well again.
With a broken voice, Alejandra asked the public for support: “You have to ask for her”. These words resonated with Pinal’s followers, whose career has made her a beloved and respected figure in the world of entertainment.
Silvia Pinal is a Mexican legend
Silvia Pinal is not only a legend of Mexican cinema, but a central figure in the country’s cultural history.
Protagonist of classics such as Viridiana (1961), directed by Luis Buñuel, a film that won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, Pinal marked a milestone in world cinematography. His collaboration with Buñuel continued in masterpieces such as The Exterminating Angel (1962) and Simón del Desierto (1965).
In addition to her legacy in cinema, Pinal conquered younger generations by producing and presenting the series ‘Woman, real life cases’ (1986-2007)a program that addressed relevant social issues and touched the lives of millions of viewers.
In the weeks before her hospitalization, Silvia Pinal was seen enjoying family gatherings, such as celebrating her son Luis Enrique Guzmán’s birthday and a meeting with friends to commemorate the birthday of actress Norma Lazareno.
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