Cuban actress Adela Legra dies at 86

Cuban actress Adela Legra, one of the stars of the acclaimed film Lucia (1968), has died in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba at the age of 86.

Adela Legra, known for her role in the 1968 Cuban film Lucia, one of the three main stars, has passed away at 86. The death occurred in Santiago de Cuba, in the country's eastern province. This cinematic work, directed by Humberto Solás, is regarded as a milestone in Cuban cinema, depicting stories of women across different eras in Cuba's history. Legra was part of the cast alongside other notable actresses, contributing to the island's cultural legacy. Her passing marks a loss for national arts, though initial reports do not specify the cause of death.

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