The entertainment world is in mourning after hearing of the loss of Carmen Salinas, who was 82 years old. The news of her death was shared through her family members at 11PM (local time in Mexico) on December 9th. Dozens of celebrities have released statements, discussing how important Salinas was for them and sharing their pain over such a monumental loss.
Salinas’ death occurred almost a month after she was interned into a hospital due to a stroke. May she rest in peace.
Eugenio Derbez
Eugenio Derbez shared a photo with the actress alongside an emotional statement.
“Today we say goodbye to a woman who made history in Mexican TV and film. She filled every space she was in with joy and love, spreading that feeling to everyone that was fortunate enough to work with her. That’s how I’ll remember her.”
“I send my deepest condolences to her family. There’s no way of avoiding such a deep loss. RIP my beloved Carmelita Salinas 🖤. The photo I’m sharing was taken this year… I had the honor and joy of working alongside her on her last film, “The Valet.” She played the role of my mother, and I can assure you that it’s among her best performances.”
Alessandra Rosaldo
Alessandra Rosaldo, singer and wife of Eugenio Derbez, said goodbye to Carmen Salinas by sharing a photo of the day of her wedding. Rosaldo wrote, “Rest in peace, beautiful Carmelita. Thank you so much. We’ll miss you.”
Galilea Montijo
“Such a painful loss 💔,” wrote the TV host Galilea Montijo on her social media, alongside a photo of Salinas.
Lucero
Lucero sympathized with Carmen Salinas’ family, sending along her goodbyes. “I am so sorry over the loss of our admired and beloved Carmen Salinas. Heaven must be so happy welcoming you, Carmelina. May your journey be filled with light. From here, we remember and cheer on you✨”.
Marjorie de Sousa
The actress Marjorie de Sousa expressed her sympathies via Instagram. “So sad 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺, my dear @carmensalinas_56 I have no words. 😕🤭🤭🤭 may God receive you with all of the love you gave to so many of us. I love you. I’ll never forget your joy and those laughs as we shot. You always had a young girl’s spirit, and that cheered us all on 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
David Zepeda
David Zepeda, who shared the screen with Carmen Salinas on her last telenovela, dedicated a beautiful post filled with several photos together. He wrote, “Have a beautiful journey beloved @carmensalinas_56… You were always worried over those who were struggling and were always helping. You had a kind soul… Rest in peace… 🙏🏻”
Michelle González
The actress Michelle Gonzalez, part of the cast of the telenovela Carmen Salinas had to quit unexpectedly due to her stroke, shared the following message.
“Carmelita, wherever you are, I know you are well, in peace and reunited with your son. We’ll see each other in another life, because you and me have known eachother for many of them! Our love and our connection has a history! In this life, we had very little time together but it was filled with love, respect and laughs! I’ll never forget the first day I met you and you congratulated me on my work, you spoke to me about certain scenes that were your favorites and I couldn’t believe that you remembered all of those moments.
I’ll always remember your advice and the first time you told me I would have been a great adventurer. The last day I saw you, when we were presenting the show, you held my hand throughout the process and found moments to say positive things about me and my work, because that’s who you were, someone who was always trying to help other people, to make them shine.
I can’t believe that I’m writing this, but I’ll remember you forever as a legend, a strong, happy, fun, generous woman with a huge heart filled with love! Who left an enormous imprint and whom I’m honored to have met. I love you Carmelita, RIP.”
Adriana Fonseca
The actress Adriana Fonseca, who shared the screen with Carmelita on her last telenovela, provided an emotional goodbye alongside some photos of the two together.
Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado also said her goodbyes to Carmen Salinas. “Beautiful woman, always as loving as a mother who understands everything. I’ll miss receiving your advice! My sincerest condolences 💐 to all of your relatives and loved ones! #RIP 🌹🌹🌹🖤✝️”.
Carmen Salinas
The TV host Raul de Molina said his goodbyes to Carmen Salinas with a photograph and an emotional message. “Carmencita, we’ll always remember you with love and affection, which is what you provided for us over so many years. Rest in peace and my deepest condolences to your relatives.”
Luz Elena González
This is how the actress Luz Elena Gonzalez said goodbye to Carmen Salinas: “I’ll always remember you like this my dear Carmelita!!!! With that great smile making us happy. My telenovela mom, RIP 🖤🙏🏼🙌🏼!!!”.
Nicandro Díaz
The producer Nicandro Diaz said her goodbyes to Carmelita with this image: “Fly towards the stars, dear Carmelita. Like the star that illuminated our lives🕊.” Diaz was the last producer who worked with Salinas.
Pedro Fernández
Pedro Fernández shared a throwback to his musical beginnings, where he had the honor of singing alongside Carmen Salinas. “RIP my dear Carmen Salinas. We’ll remember you and miss you forever.”
Sylvia Pasquel
Sylvia Pasquel said goodbye to her friend with an emotional message: “Carmelita, my heart breaks over your loss. I’ll always remember you as a strong, loving, successful and unique woman. Thank you for your love and all that we shared, I carry you in my heart. I love you, rest in peace and may God bless you my dear @carmensalinas_56 Your legacy will live on forever! 🕊✨❤️ My condolences to her family, friends and loved ones. 🙏🏻”
Itatí Cantoral
The actress Itati Cantoral dedicated an emotional message to Carmen Salinas, who she considered a second mother. “My mother, my friend, my life partner!! May God welcome you alongside your son!!! Thank you for filling Mexico with your love. And thank you for giving me your best. I’ll love you forever!!”
Gloria Trevi
Gloria Trevi said her goodbyes to Carmen Salinas. “My heart was telling me that you were gone for a while. You missed your son but you waited patiently for God to give you your moment. I picture you happy and I’m keeping the memory of all of your love and bravery. I love you.”
Lucía Méndez
The singer and actress Lucía Méndez said her goodbyes to Salinas: “I’m terribly sad over the loss of my dear @carmensalinas_56… My condolences to her loved ones. 🌸 Beloved godmother, you are now resting and with God 🌸 you were an incredible woman who left a great imprint 🌸 you’ll forever be in our hearts 🌸 I’m sending you a hug with all of my love to heaven.”
Niurka
Niurka, who acted on the play “Aventurera,” produced by Carmelita, said her last goodbyes. “🙏Rest in peace warrior… 🦋 Light for your spirit……😇…….”
Ninel Conde
Ninel Conde, who was personally selected by Salinas to play the role of “Aventurera,” dedicated her some heartfelt words.
“I know that smile is shining brighter than ever today, because you’re meeting with your beloved son again, which is the greatest gift a mother can have. Thank you for the mother love you gave me and so many people around you; I feel a profound pain, mostly because I’m so far away from where they’re saying goodbye to you. But in love there’s no distance that prevents me from saying goodbye as you deserve it. Until forever, my warrior @carmensalinas_56. Love, your daughter ❤️🙏🏻”