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Silvia Pinal Dead: 'Viridiana' Actor Was 93

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Legendary Mexican icon Silvia Pinal, star of the Golden Age of Cinema, passes away at 93 after storied career spanning over 60 films and plays
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  • Pinal was a trailblazer who pushed boundaries, starring in the controversial 1961 film 'Viridiana' which was banned in Franco's Spain
  • Celebrated as a cultural treasure in Mexico, Pinal's death marks the end of an era for the country's cinematic golden age
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Silvia Pinal, Mexico's cultural ministry, Viridiana
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