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Reality star Cristina Sanz dies at 36 after cardiac arrest
Cristina Sanz, a cast member on the A&E series “Born This Way,” died Monday morning at age 36. Her family said she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at her day program and was taken to a hospital, where doctors could not stabilize her heart.
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Reality star Cristina Sanz died Monday morning at age 36 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, her family announced Wednesday. The family posted the statement on Sanz’s Instagram account. It said she was at her day program when the cardiac arrest occurred and was rushed to a hospital.
Doctors’ attempts to stabilize her heart were unsuccessful, the statement said. The family added that they were present during her final moments.
Background on the series Sanz appeared in all four seasons of the A&E series “Born This Way,” which followed adults with Down syndrome as they pursued careers, relationships, and other goals. Her storylines included her work ambitions and a relationship with Angel Callahan.
The couple married in 2018 and later separated in 2021. A&E issued a statement expressing condolences to the family and noting Sanz’s impact on viewers through the series.
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