Mary Egida Rivera, the actress recognized by many film fans for playing Ned’s grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died. She was 82.
Rivera appeared in the 2021 Marvel film as the grandmother of Ned Leeds, the character played by Jacob Batalon. In the movie, she was known to viewers as Ned’s Lola, a family figure in one of the biggest superhero releases of the year.
Although her role in Spider-Man: No Way Home was a supporting one, it connected Rivera with a global audience and made her a memorable part of the film for many viewers. Her appearance helped place her in a widely seen chapter of the Spider-Man franchise.
News of Mary Egida Rivera’s death marks the loss of an actress whose screen work reached audiences through Spider-Man: No Way Home. She is being remembered for her part in the 2021 film and for the character she brought to the story.
