Although Cindyana Santangelo may not be a popular face to most fans of the ’90s sitcom Married with Children, she briefly played the character of Sierra Madre, an exotic dancer who worked at “The Jiggly Room” in one of the episodes. Apart from her role in Married with Children, the actress was also featured in other popular TV series, such as ER and CSI: Miami, displaying her talent as a performer. Even though she never became a star, her work on the small screen remains appreciated by many.
Sadly, Santangelo recently made the headlines as she passed away on Monday, the 24th of March, at the age of 58.
Police are investigating Cindyana Santangelo’s death as a homicide
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*Cindyana Santangelo-58-USa
*Actress, known for roles in “Married with Children”, “CSI: Miami,” “ER,”…
*“the Latin Marilyn Monroe”
*March 24, 2025
*Tragically, Cindyana died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home.
*Leaves behind beloved sons
*No COD reported… pic.twitter.com/lsbGBmMSce— cheri maday (@resilient333) March 27, 2025
According to reports detailing her passing, The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a distress call at the actress’s Malibu, California, home on the 24th of March. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene, and she was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Law enforcement officials revealed that the exact cause of her death remains sketchy, pending an autopsy, but they found out that Santangelo had previously had cosmetic injections before the incident. This discovery has now raised questions about her death, especially given the risks that are associated with such procedures. Although no further details have been released, Police are currently investigating a possible homicide.
Cynthia Abanuelos, Cindyana Santangelo’s best friend, mourns her passing
The announcement of Santangelo’s passing left her best friend, Cynthia Abanuelos, heartbroken as she struggled to come to terms with her death. On the 25th of March, she took to her Instagram page to share a collection of pictures while reflecting on their friendship over the years. She expressed shock and sorrow, describing the late actress as her closest confidante, a kindred spirit, and a radiant soul who embodied the beauty and freedom of the ocean.
Abanuelos vowed to always honor her friend’s memory with every crashing wave and the salty breeze of the ocean. She also commented on Santangelo’s commitment to her two sons, Dante and Lucci, whom she revealed was the greatest source of joy for the late actress and her reason for staying alive.