The actress Veronica Forqué, winner of four Goya awards, two Sant Jordi, three Fotogramas de Plata and also recognized at the Valladolid and Malaga festivals, she was found dead this Monday at her home in Madrid. The reactions of his colleagues as well as movie lovers, political representatives and the general public has not been long in coming.
“Goodbye to Verónica Forqué. I worked with her years ago and my memory is that of a sweet, spiritual woman and a good companion”, the actor has published Antonio Banderas. “A huge hug to the family and friends who are all Spanish cinema. It is distressing, has published the director Álex de la Iglesia.
The official profile of the Film Academy, for its part, recalled that it is “an essential face of Spanish cinema in recent decades, in films such as Peek, Get off the Moor or What have I done to deserve this?“. The production company El Deseo, by Agustín and Pedro Almodóvar, has published a message in which they remember their legacy:” The void that it leaves in our lives and in our cinema is irretrievable. An extraordinary actress and an irreplaceable person have left. “
“I’m in shock. Dear Verónica Forqué, you have left too soon. You always treated me with affection, closeness and love. This photo is forever… how much affection… DEP dear… what a shame…!”, Added the comedian Carlos Latre. “Sad goodbye to a huge actress: Verónica Forqué”, said Julián López.
Conversation about suicide
As reported by the Police, Verónica Forqué has committed suicide. An act that, as experts always point out, should not be ignored but treated responsibly. Suicide, in fact, can be avoided with the necessary medical help. There are even information and emergency initiatives such as the one provided, for example, by the La Barandilla Association Telephone (900 92 55 55).
Some of the messages published on social networks allude precisely to the need to tackle mental health problems.
The terrible news of the death of Verónica Forqué puts the focus more than ever on the mental health problem we have in this country and the suicide taboo. It is time to tackle this silent pandemic.
– Guillem Clua (@guillemclua) December 13, 2021
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“The terrible news of the death of Verónica Forqué puts the focus more than ever on the mental health problem we have in this country and the suicide taboo. It is time to address this silent pandemic,” said playwright Guillem Clua.
Depression is a SERIOUS illness. It is not wanting to attract attention, it is not an excuse.
Suicide is not a decision, suicide is the metastasis of depression, it is the direct consequence of losing yourself completely within the clutches of the disease. It is necessary to educate …
– Julia Brando ???????? (@juliabrando) December 13, 2021
From Shine Iberia and on behalf of the entire MasterChef family we deeply regret the loss of an extraordinary professional and a wonderful person, Verónica Forqué. We send a big hug and all the love in the world to his family. Rest in peace.
– MasterChef (@MasterChef_es) December 13, 2021
If Forqué’s suicide is confirmed, I think it would be a good time to start acting to combat and improve mental health. A national health plan is urgently needed to act immediately for what is to come. If not acted on in time, the coming decades can be fatal.
– Xabi Aramendia ???????????? (@xabiiitoo) December 13, 2021
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His time at ‘Masterchef Celebrity’
The official account of MasterChef in Spain, in whose last edition the actress had participated: “From Shine Iberia and on behalf of the entire MasterChef family we greatly regret the loss of an extraordinary professional and a wonderful person, Verónica Forqué. We send a big hug and all the love in the world to your family. Rest in peace. “
The chef Jordi Cruz also remembered her on Instagram: “Desolate, I would have loved to talk to you yesterday, thank you for being the way you were, a great professional and an incredible person. Thank you for all my friend, very proud to have been your judge, your “boss” and your admirer forever. Rest in peace. “
Many Twitter users have recalled that, in one of their last public appearances, on the program MasterChef CelebrityIn fact, Forqué clearly expressed that his body was asking him to stop.
There are also many who have remembered the TVE series Pepa and Peeg, in which he shared a cast with actor Tito Valeverde.
“What a great sadness the death of Verónica Forqué, that woman who made us laugh so much and was so broken inside,” said journalist and television presenter Carme Chaparro on Twitter. “I’m in shock. What a great sadness,” said the writer and former Minister of Culture Máximo Huerta.
Actress Verónica Forqué is found dead at her home in Madrid. We will always have his work, which we will relive forever, whenever we want. Here, his mythical series ‘Pepa y Pepe’ ???? https://t.co/aQI18l8QSi #DEP pic.twitter.com/1R35OV7E2k
— Archivo RTVE (@ArchivoRTVE) December 13, 2021
What a great sadness the death of Verónica Forqué, that woman who made us laugh so much and how broken was inside.
– Carme Chaparro ???? (@CarmeChaparro) December 13, 2021
Verónica Forqué. I am in shock. What a great sadness. ????
– Máximo Huerta ???? (@maximohuerta) December 13, 2021
Totally in shock when I found out about the death of Veronica Forqué. Rest in Peace my condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/umSMSb3YJv
– Luis Merlo (Official) (@luismerlo_actor) December 13, 2021
I’m really sorry.https://t.co/WFIy4nFl4Y
– Gabriel Rufián (@gabrielrufian) December 13, 2021
What sad news the death of Verónica Forqué. A great actress that we will never forget and that will continue to accompany us in all her films. A big hug to family and friends in these difficult times.
– Ione Belarra (@ionebelarra) December 13, 2021
What sad news. With a frozen heart. https://t.co/x2dmdV8Dyf
– Íñigo Errejón (@ierrejon) December 13, 2021
Actress Verónica Forqué is found dead at her home in Madrid.
One of the most recognized actresses in Spanish cinema.
How sad. D.E.P. https://t.co/yg3HSIZNpw
– Toni Cantó (@ Tonicanto1) December 13, 2021
Verónica Forqué has been one of the great actresses of our cinema, theater and television. His personality and charisma have conquered several generations of Spaniards. We will miss their cuteness and joy. https://t.co/Nn8v33Gd46
— Andrea Levy (@ALevySoler) December 13, 2021
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