'Modern Family' actress Elizabeth Peña dies

(CNN) — 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 

'Rest in Peace Elizabeth Penayou paved the way for so many of us!!,' Eva tweeted to her more than seven million followers on Twitter. 'So devastated to hear about the passing of Elizabeth Pena. A lovely friend and wonderful actress. She will be

Elizabeth Pena, who has died after a short illness aged 55, bribed a Disney security guard to let her into auditions for the 1986 comedy Down and Out in Beverly Hills. It kick-started a career that included major roles in a string of big movies, the

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…

In addition to her aforementioned movie and TV credits, Pena was also known for roles in TV's "LA Law." and movies "Lone Star," "Free Willy 2," "Blue Steel" and "Rush Hour."