Javier Bardem's Actress Mother Pilar Bardem Dies at Age 82
Pilar Bardem, the mother of Javier Bardem and mother-in-law of Penelope Cruz, has sadly died at the age of 82.
The late actress’s children, Javier, Carlos and Monica, confirmed the news in a statement on social media.
“We want to share the news that Pilar Bardem, our mother, our example, has passed away. She left in peace, without suffering and surrounded by the love of her family,” the trio shared.
Pilar was born in Seville in 1939 and appeared in dozens of films, television program and plays. She has also won a Goya — the Spanish equivalent of the Oscars — for best supporting actress for her role in the 1995 film, Nobody Will Speak of US When We’re Dead.
After the announcement, Javier, Carlos and Monica shared a thank you to fans for their tributes to Pilar.
“We bid farewell to my mother with a heart full of love. With tenderness and a smile on the mouth. And with the soul overflowing with gratitude for the thousands and thousands of messages of affection, respect and admiration for Pilar Bardem. Thank you for this wave of love,” they wrote.
Despedimos a mi madre con el corazón lleno de amor. Con ternura y una sonrisa en la boca. Y con el alma rebosando gratitud por los miles y miles de mensajes de cariño, respeto y admiración por Pilar Bardem.
Gracias por esta ola de amor.
Carlos, Mónica y Javier. pic.twitter.com/bRZUbUGyPO— Carlos Bardem Oficial (@carlosbardem) July 18, 2021
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