Elizabeth Peña, Actress on the Big and Small Screens, Dies at 55

Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as Lone Star and La Bamba and comedic parts like Down and Out in Beverly Hills and Rush Hour, has died. She was 55. Pena's manager, Gina Rugolo, said Wednesday 

Actress Elizabeth Peña has died of natural causes after a brief illness, her manager told CNN. She was 55. Peña passed away Tuesday, Gina Rugolo said in a statement. Among her many roles, Peña is known for appearing 

Elizabeth Pena — who starred in a number of TV shows and films including "La Bamba" and "Rush Hour" has died. She was 55.Pena died Tuesday at…

Elizabeth Peña was born in Elizabeth, N.J., on Sept. 23, 1959. Her father, Mario, was a Cuban actor, director and playwright, and Ms. Peña spent much of her childhood in Cuba before returning to the United States. She graduated from what is now the

Fellow stars today mourned the loss of Elizabeth Pena, who played Sofia Vergara's mother on "Modern Family." She was 55. The Cuban-American actress starred on shows including "L.A. Law" and the movies "Rush Hour" and "La Bamba." Read: 'Modern