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Cruz: 2 days off after father's shock death
6 Jul
Summary
- Cruz's father died suddenly from a heart attack at 62.
- She returned to filming a comedy just two days after his death.
- Co-star Ben Stiller also experienced a personal loss during filming.
Penélope Cruz has revealed the profound impact of her father's sudden passing. Eduardo Cruz died from a heart attack at the age of 62 in June 2015, a shock that deeply affected the Spanish actress.
Cruz was filming 'Zoolander 2' when she received the devastating news. She recounted the unimaginable grief, stating she was only two days removed from her father's death before returning to the film's set.
The actress confessed the immense challenge of resuming work on a comedy just 48 hours after her father's funeral. She noted the shared experience with co-star Ben Stiller, whose mother passed away around the same period.
Cruz also touched upon her passion for women's health advocacy, sharing a personal scare with a potential brain aneurysm. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing health, stating, "Without health, we have nothing."
