The world of the seventh art is in mourning with the unfortunate death of actress Elsa Aguirre, who was considered one of the last faces of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, at 95 years of age.

The news was confirmed during the early hours of this July 15 by the National Association of Interpreters, which paid a brief tribute to his career through a moving message.

“The Board of Directors and the Surveillance Committee of the National Association of Interpreters announce the sensitive death of our interpreter partner Elsa Aguirre (…) She was one of the most emblematic actresses of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema,” stated the writing distributed through social networks.

“Celebrated both for her dramatic talent and for being considered one of the most beautiful faces on the big screen,” the statement continued.

Finally, the council offered some words of encouragement to the famous ones' loved ones: "To her family and friends we send our deepest condolences on behalf of the ANDI Board of Directors and Surveillance Committee. Rest in peace!"

The death of Elsa Aguirre marks the end of an era in the acting scene in Mexico. And along with her, one of the last surviving figures of the group of actors who built the golden cinema in Mexico disappears. Prior to his death, the public also said goodbye to his colleague Silvia Pinal.

Elsa Aguirre and her mark on Mexican cinema

Actress Elsa Aguirre debuted on the big screen in 1946 and remained current with a career spanning more than eight decades, establishing herself as one of the most recognized figures on the Mexican acting scene.

Regarding this extensive career, the actress was recognized by the Morelos government during a special ceremony that took place in April of this year, at the Ocampo Theater in Cuernavaca.

Among his list of projects are: “The Woman I Loved”, “Acapulco”, “The Sand Figures” and “The Death of a Cockfighter”. However, one of his most talked-about moments on screen occurred in the film “Beware of Love,” which dates back to 1954 and in which Pedro Infante dedicates the song “One Hundred Years” to him.

His last public appearance took place in September 2025, when he gave an interview to the Mexican magazine TV Notas. From this meeting, he highlighted that the movie star appeared with an oxygen tank, although he soon assured that his state of health was stable: "I feel good. I take care of myself more than ever, until the last moment," he commented at the time.