Mary Rivera was 82 years old and had only one film role, but it was enough to remain in the hearts of millions. She played “Lola”, Ned Leeds’ sweet Filipino grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, a brief character fans did not forget.
In April 2026, she suffered a stroke that left her in a coma at a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. Doctors spoke of slim chances of recovery, and her family waited for months, clinging to hope before making the most difficult decision: letting her rest, surrounded by those who loved her.
It was only in August that news of her passing became public. She left as she came to the screen: with tenderness, quietly, leaving a small but indelible mark 🕸️