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Pena died of natural causes after a short illness. She won an Independent Spirit Award for 'Lone Star.' Elizabeth Pena Dead At 55: Actress In 'La Bamba,' 'Modern Family' ...

LOS ANGELES >> Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as “Lone Star” and comedic parts in TV shows like “Modern Family,” has died. She was ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as "Lone Star" and comedic parts in TV shows like "Modern Family," has died. She was 55 ...

"La Bamba" and "Lone Star" actress Elizabeth Pena has died. She was 55.Pena's manager, Gina Rugolo, says the actress died Tuesday in Los Angeles of natural causes after a brief illness. No other ...

LOS ANGELES >> Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as “Lone Star” and comedic parts in TV shows like “Modern Family,” has died. She was ...