Actress Cindyana Santangelo, best known for her roles in “Married…With Children” and “ER,” has died at age 58.
On Monday, emergency services responded to a call in Malibu, California, at approximately 7:15 p.m., according to an advisory from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Santangelo was immediately transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead, TMZ reports.
Cindyana Santangelo was best known for her roles in “Married…With Children” and “ER.” @cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
Officials learned that the actress had recently undergone cosmetic shots in her home.
The LASD is now investigating her death and awaiting autopsy results, though no foul play is suspected at this time.
Santangelo stepped on the scene in 1989 after being cast in Young MC’s music video for “Bust a Move.”
The following year, her voice was featured in the beginning of Jane’s Addiction’s hit song “Stop.”
The band’s lead vocalist, Perry Farrell, later called Santangelo “the Latin Marilyn Monroe” in an interview with Spin Magazine.
She later dabbled in TV work, going on to secure the role of Sierra Madre on “Married…With Children,” before appearing on “CSI: Miami” and “ER.”
Santangelo played the role of exotic dancer Sierra Madre on “Married…With Children.” 20th Century Fox
Prior to her death, Santangelo had undergone cosmetic shots in her home. @tracyparkgallery/Instagram
She made her film debut in 1990 when she was cast in “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,” playing a corpse named Lydia.
In 2003, Santangelo worked alongside Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett in the comedy “Hollywood Homicide.”
The Manhattan native grew up on the West Coast after leaving the Big Apple at a young age.
Santangelo was cast in Young MC’s music video for “Bust a Move” in 1989. @cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
She went on to secure a scholarship at London’s Lee Strasberg School at age 19, her iMDB states.
The actress also attended NYU’s Tisch School of Arts and USC’s School of Cinema and Television.
Last month, Santangelo marked her son Dante’s 20th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day with a heartfelt post on Instagram.
“These to [sic] Goonies mean everything so amazing young Men sweethearts smart & Gorgeous,” she wrote alongside a photo of her two sons.
Santangelo’s loved ones and fans have taken to social media to pay their respects following the news of her death.
“My heart aches as I write this. I’m still in shock and disbelief. How can you be gone???,” a longtime pal wrote on Instagram.
Last month, Santangelo marked her son Dante’s 20th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day with a heartfelt post on Instagram. @cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
“I will feel your presence in every crashing wave, every salty breeze, and every shimmering reflection of the sun on the ocean’s surface. You were my best friend, my wifey, my kindred spirit. The most gorgeous mermaid in human form. Forever drawn to the sea,” she added, in part.
Another wrote, “My heart is broken you will be so missed,” while a third added, “Devastating
Best mother, wife & friend ♥️ Going to miss her light & love
.”