The world of culture in our country is in mourning. The actress Itziar Castro died at the age of 46, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest in the municipal swimming pool of Lloret de Mar. The news shocked Spanish society, since Itziar was not only a renowned actress, but also a great activist, committed to the rights of women, the LGTBI community and a faithful defender of the beauty of all bodies. This Sunday the last farewell to the actress is taking place in the Sala Pal·ladius in Pallejà (Barcelona), where hundreds of people have come to say their last goodbye to her.
This Sunday, December 10, will undoubtedly be one of the most painful days for those who knew her, since her wake is taking place, the opening of which took place this morning at 9:15 a.m. Anyone who wants can come and say goodbye to the actress, since the funeral chapel will remain open “until necessary.” The wake will reopen this Monday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., only for family and friends, and the ceremony, also intimate, will take place starting at 4:00 p.m.
According to various reports, the coffin is open, next to a lectern with a photograph of the actress with the message ‘I just want you to remember me from time to time’. The message and image are surrounded by several wreaths that family and friends have placed on their behalf. On the other hand, an LGTBI flag hangs from one end of the coffin, which is located before a flag of Catalonia and another of Spain, located in the background. It should be noted that Itziar belonged to the group and always fought for his rights.
The first to arrive early in the morning were his parents, Manel Castro and Lucía Rivadulla. Both appeared completely devastated, and it was their mother who approached the media present to offer statements. Rivadulla could not find words to express her pain in these difficult moments. Through tears, the mother of the renowned actress shared some very emotional words.
Despite the pain, Lucía wanted to express her gratitude for the numerous expressions of affection she has received these days. “She was very good, she had nothing, me and everyone. So, thank everyone because I really didn’t expect this welcome from her,” she said. “The media has always treated her very well, even Risto Mejide, who I thought was an aggressive man in interviews, and the day he interviewed her, he even cried, I mean, it was wonderful. Really, “You have treated her very well by all means,” he concluded.
Itziar Castro’s wake will bring together hundreds of people this Sunday, who will remember the artistic legacy of the actress, who left an indelible mark in the hearts of many, not only for her good work in front of the cameras, but also for her activism. As we said, the actress fought until the end of her days in favor of LGTBI rights and feminism. She also claimed the beauty of all bodies. “I am not advocating obesity, I am not saying that I am the way I am anymore, I am simply saying that I am happy and that I like to share it with the world,” she expressed. Without a doubt, the world of culture and activism in our country loses one of its most precious figures.
