Cristina Sanz, Born This Way personality, dies at 36.
Cristina Sanz, 36, a regular on A&E’s “Born This Way,” died Monday after a sudden cardiac arrest, her parents said.
The Ramirez‑Sanz family posted the news on Instagram. They described how Sanz suffered an alentional cardiac event while attending a day‑care program and was transported to a local hospital, where she passed away.
Sanz had appeared in every season of the Emmy‑winning series, which follows adults with Down syndrome as they pursue careers, friendships, and relationships. Her storylines included her partnership with Angel Callahan, whom she married in 2018 and later separated from in 2021, citing the stresses of COVID‑19 isolation.
A&E released a statement expressing sadness over the loss. The network extended condolences to Sanz’s family and to those who had worked with her on the show.
No further details regarding the cause or circumstances have been released beyond the information provided by the family and the network.