Carmen Salinas, beloved Mexican actress and politician, dead at 82
a stroke that left her in a coma. Her passing in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, was confirmed by her family late last night in a Twitter post paying homage to her massive impact over six decades in the Mexican entertainment industry. Revered in her community for her talent and beneficent spirit, Salinas starred as the protagonist in more than 100 TV soap operas (i.e. telenovelas) and films.