Cristina Sanz, a cast member of A&E’s reality series “Born This Way,” dies at age 36. Multiple outlets report that her family announced her death in a statement posted on Instagram on Wednesday, July 8.
“Born This Way” is an A&E series that follows the lives of seven adults with Down syndrome as they pursue work, education, relationships, and personal goals. The show has been recognized with a Primetime Emmy award, according to reporting referenced by at least one outlet.
Forbes and ComingSoon.net both identify Sanz as a star of the series and note her age at the time of death. Neither source included detailed information about the cause of death in the provided excerpts. The news is presented as a family announcement, with attention focused on her role on the Emmy-winning show and the impact of the series’ portrayal of adults with Down syndrome.
