Elizabeth Pena Death: 'Rush Hour' & 'Modern Family' Star Remembered For Paving 'The Way For Latina Actresses' & More
After Elizabeth Pena died on Tuesday, many of her peers took to Twitter to remember the actress, whose film and television career spanned almost 40 years.
The Cuban-American star died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering from a brief illness. She was 55.
The actress is survived by her husband, two teenage children, mother and sister.
The entire cast and crew are very sad to say goodbye to one of our Modern Family members. RIP to the beautiful & talented #ElizabethPena.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) October 16, 2014
Elizabeth Pena...a ferociously funny, fierce and singular actress. A beautiful woman who has gone way too soon... I miss you already - RIP — Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) October 16, 2014
I am stunned and heartbroken, just found out about the passing of my friend Elizabeth Pena. She was such a Life Force it's hard to believe. — Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) October 16, 2014
So devastated to hear about the passing of Elizabeth Pena. A lovely friend and wonderful actress. She will be truly missed. — Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) October 16, 2014
Aw...damn. Elizabeth Pena was a wonderful actress and even lovelier person. My thoughts are with her family. — Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) October 16, 2014
Elizabeth Peña was sublime. RIP. I already miss you. — Pedro Pascal (@PedroPascal1) October 16, 2014
So sorry to hear about Elizabeth Pena, a fine actress and a terrific person. RIP.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) October 15, 2014
We were so sad to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Pena. A member of our Family, she will be missed. #RIPElizabethPena
— Steve Levitan (@SteveLevitan) October 16, 2014
RIP to #ElizabethPena #LaBamba #RushHour #ModernFamily #TheIncredibles #JacobsLadder https://t.co/PMhCheIgGr
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) October 17, 2014
So heartbroken to learn about the death of Elizabeth Peña. She paved the way for Latina actresses #RIPElizabethPena
— Francia Raisa (@therealfrancia) October 16, 2014
Just read that #NCIS alum Elizabeth Pena has passed away. She was so, so lovely. #RIP
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) October 16, 2014
Heartbroken to hear the news of Elizabeth Peña's death. She was such a light. So glad I knew her. So sad she's gone. pic.twitter.com/4YFOl2d1a3
— America Ferrera (@AmericaFerrera) October 16, 2014
