Golden Cinema star died due to Popocatépetl activity and hardly anyone knows

It has been active for nearly 29 years, but in recent days the volcano popocatepetl It is in the crosshairs not only of Mexico but of the entire world, this because the one also known as “Don Goyo” is considered one of the most dangerous and monitored volcanoes in the world.

In May 2023, the colossus considerably increased its activity to the point that the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) decided to raise the volcanic alert in Amarillo Phase 3, therefore this geological structure is in the global spotlight, since it is not the first time that he presents strong expirations accompanied by water vapour, other volcanic gases and ash.

In fact, the activity of this living volcano was the trigger for the death of a famous personality within Golden Cinema, despite the fact that very few people know about it. It is Blanca Estela Pavon better known as “La chorreada”, for having interpreted this character alongside the mythical Pedro Infante.

A movie and music star

Blanca Estela Pavón made her film debut in the 1940s and quickly gained recognition from audiences and critics. Her charisma and talent led her to play both dramatic and comedic roles, and her natural, spontaneous style captivated audiences.

The actress has acted in several films with Pedro Infanta, one of the most popular actors of the time. Together they made an iconic screen couple and their chemistry was evident. They played many romantic and comic characters in films such as “We the Poor” (1948), “You the Rich” (1948), “Pepe El Toro” (1952) and “School for the Tramps” (1955). ), among others.

Popocatépetl influenced his death

However, the famous woman was also dedicated to singing, since she had a beautiful voice, which is why she joined the group “Los Romanceros”, alongside personalities such as the comedian “Chip”. However, the young woman would never have imagined that joining this group would lead to its end.

The group had agreed to a concert in Oaxaca, during a famous fair, however, for the return at the end of the show “Los Romanceros”, they had to face a crisis to find flights of feedback. It was here that, in an adjustment of the agendas for labor matters, he made white wake will take the flight that was for “Viruta”, so the actress and her father took off on Monday, September 26, 1949, at 12:40 p.m., from Oaxaca airport aboard a Douglas DC-3 plane.

The Douglas DC-3 aircraft registered XA-DUH belonging to Mexican Air Force, crashed in the mountainous area known as “Pico del Fraile”, near the Popocatépetl volcano, in Puebla, this after the captain signaled himself to warn that they were facing an abyssal cloud of smoke exhaled by the colossus, dangerous and imposing “Don Goyo”, for a few moments later, losing control of the plane where the mythical actress who would be the platonic love of Pedro Infante died.

“We fly by contact. We just passed Puebla, you can see the Popocatepetl Volcano under us. We have serious visibility problems and heavy turbulence, we are flying at 1,300 feet! were the last words of the leader of this crew.

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