Actress Mary Rivera, who appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died at the age of 82. She was known to movie audiences for playing Ned Leeds' Filipino grandmother in the 2021 Marvel film.
According to the details available, Rivera died in April after suffering a stroke. She was later in a coma before being taken off life support.
Rivera's death has drawn attention because of her memorable supporting role in one of the biggest superhero releases of recent years. While her screen time in Spider-Man: No Way Home was brief, the performance made her recognizable to many fans of the film.
The news marks the loss of a performer tied to a major franchise title, with early reports focusing on the circumstances of her illness and death. Further public tributes and remembrances may follow as fans reflect on her appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
