Actress Lupe Ontiveros who appeared in big hits like "Selena" and "Desperate Housewives," has died at the age of 69.
Ontiveros died Thursday at a hospital in California after suffering from liver cancer.
She was best known for her role in "Selena" where she played real-life convicted killer Yolanda Saldivar, who killed Tejano pop singer Selena. The film also starred Jennifer Lopez, who played the leading role of Selena.
Lopez said Friday she was "tremendously saddened by the news of Lupe's passing."
''I've enjoyed her work throughout the years,'' Lopez said in a statement. ''She was a great actress and working with her in 'Selena' was an unforgettable experience. She will truly be missed.''
In her over 35 year acting career, Ontiveros never wanted anything more than to act until she no longer could do so.
''I want to go from the set to the grave,'' she joked in 2010 while receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. ''From the stage to the grave, that's how I want go.''
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