Mary Rivera, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Actress, Dies at 82

The film world has lost another veteran: actress Mary Rivera, known for her role as Ned's grandmother in the blockbuster 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' has died at the age of 82. This news came as a shock to Marvel fans, as her character was memorable for its colorful appearance.

According to TMZ, relatives of the actress said that Rivera suffered a stroke. Doctors warned the family that her condition was extremely serious: even if she emerged from a coma, the prognosis remained poor. Therefore, the family made the difficult decision to remove her from life support.

Mary Rivera passed away on April 15 in Honolulu. Later, as reported, she was cremated. The family emphasizes that the actress lived a good life and was extremely proud to have appeared in the 2021 Marvel superhero film.

Interestingly, it was relatives who urged Rivera to audition for the role in 'Spider-Man.' This role became one of the most significant in her career, as she appeared in one of the highest-grossing projects of the year.

In the film, there was a memorable scene where her character, speaking Tagalog, asks Spider-Man, played by Andrew Garfield, to clean cobwebs from the ceiling, while Ned translates her words. This episode added warmth and humor to the film.

Mary Rivera is survived by her husband Alejandro, her children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Her contribution to cinema and the love of her family will remain in the memory of many.