Cristina Sanz, one of the stars of the reality show Born This Way, has died at the age of 36 after suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
The news was confirmed by her family in a social media post, which said that she became ill while taking part in a daytime program and was taken to the hospital, but did not survive.
Sanz appeared in all four seasons of the A&E series, which aired between 2015 and 2019. The show followed the lives of young adults with Down syndrome, highlighting their challenges, relationships, careers and pursuit of independence.
Cristina won over audiences with her charismatic personality and by sharing important moments from her life, including her wedding to Angel, which was featured on the show.
In a statement, the family said that her death was “completely unexpected” and expressed gratitude for being able to remain by Cristina’s side during her final moments. The A&E network also mourned the loss, emphasizing that she “touched the hearts of many people” during her time on the series.
During its run, Born This Way received several awards, including three Emmys, and was praised for helping to increase the representation of people with Down syndrome on television.
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