Renée Victor, the TV and film actress behind the voice of Abuelita inDisney's hit animated filmCoco,has died at age 86. Victor died at her California home, her family confirmed. Her cause of death was lymphoma, according toDeadline. "Renee isperhaps best known as the voice of 'Abuelita' in Disney's 2017 blockbusterCoco," a statement from her daughters Raquel Victor and Margo Victor read, perDeadline. "Renee was loved by so many & had fans all over the world. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her." In addition towinning hearts as Abuelita, Victor also gained acclaim for her arc as Lupita onWeeds. Victor appeared regularly in seasons one and two and returned at least once in nearly every other season. Long before she was a TV and film star, Victor toured globally with her husband as "Ray & Renee" from 1963 to 1973. The duo earned the nickname "the Latin Sonny & Cher." Victor then transitioned to screen work, and landed roles in TV series includingScarecrow and Mrs. KingandMatlock.She later appeared in a recurring role onERas Florina Lopez, and lent her voice to the 1992 animated seriesThe Addams Family. Her film credits includedThe Doctorwith William Hurt, as well asThe ApostleandA Night in Old Mexico, with Robert Duvall. Victor most recently appeared onVida, Gentefied, All Rise, Snowpiercer, Mayans M.C., Dead to Me, A Million Little ThingsandWith Love. Fans were saddened to hear the news and quickly shared tributes on social media. "Such heartbreaking news. Renée Victor brought so much warmth and life to Abuelita in 'Coco,' and her presence will be dearly missed. Rest in peace," one fan wrote on X. "Rest in peace, Renée Victor. Your iconic voice as Abuelita in 'Coco' will live on," another said. "Thank you for giving us Abuelita. Rest in peace, Renée Victor. Your voice lives on in our hearts," a third chimed in. "Condolences to friends and family. Rest in piece, Abuelita. We will remember you…" someone else wrote.
