‘Married With Children’ Star Cindyana Santangelo Dies at 58 After Being Found Unresponsive Inside $3 Million Malibu Home
Married With Children” star Cindyana Santangelo has died at the age of 58 after being found unresponsive inside her $3 million Malibu, CA, home—where she is reported to have undergone a recent cosmetic procedure.
As first reported by TMZ, the longtime actress was discovered at around 7:15 p.m. local time on March 24 by first responders who were called to Satangelo’s property to deal with a medical emergency.
The actress, who was originally from New York, was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she was then pronounced dead.
According to multiple reports, authorities later learned that the “CSI: Miami” star had received a series of cosmetic injections inside her home prior to her death; however, it is currently unclear whether these were in anyway connected to her passing.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating her death and awaiting autopsy results; however, they do not believe any foul play is suspected.
Santangelo had purchased the home in 2022, according to property records. Realtor.com
“At approximately 7:15PM, Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a medical emergency call in Malibu,” an advisory posted by the Sheriff’s Department revealed.
“Paramedics transported an adult female to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is undetermined, and an autopsy is pending. The name and age of the victim has not been disclosed to the public.”
However, Santangelo’s death has raised questions about what occurred inside the five-bedroom home, where she is understood to have lived for three years, prior to the emergency call.
The actress purchased the property in 2022 for $3 million; however, Realtor.com® estimates that the property is now worth $3.78 million.
The 4,755-square-foot pad boasts a modern design with a beige facade. Before entering the property, guests are greeted with a stunning fountain and lush landscaping.
Santangelo’s two-story property includes a chef’s kitchen with stone countertops, a formal dining room, an office, and a guesthouse.
Outside, there is a three-car garage and a heated resort-style pool.
Santangelo was discovered at 7:15 p.m. by emergency services in her Malibu, CA, home after they responded to an emergency call, according to an advisory from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
Per TMZ, the Hollywood starlet was immediately transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
The home, which was built in 1931, also offers sweeping views of the California mountains.
Santangelo got her start in Hollywood in 1989 after being cast in Young MC’s music video for “Bust a Move.”
In 1989, her voice became recognized across the industry when she was featured in the song “Stop” written by rock band Jane’s Addiction.
Shortly after, Perry Farrell, the band’s lead vocalist, branded Santangelo “the Latin Marilyn Monroe” while speaking with Spin Magazine.
The Hollywood star then turned to TV, becoming known for her acting chops on “Married…With Children,” “CSI: Miami” and “ER.”
In 1990, she made her film debut when she appeared in “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.”
By 2003, Santangelo was working alongside Hollywood A-listers Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett in the hit movie “Homicide.”
Just last month, the star celebrated her son Dante’s 20th birthday with an adorable snap on Instagram. cindyanasantangelo/Instagram
Santangelo hails from New York City, however, ditched the Big Apple for the West Coast at a young age.
At the age of 19, she attended London’s Lee Strasberg School on a scholarship, according to her iMDB.
She then attended NUC’s Tisch School of Arts and USC’s School of Cinema and Television.
Just last month, the star celebrated her son Dante’s 20th birthday with an adorable snap on Instagram.
“These to [sic] Goonies mean everything so amazing young Men sweethearts smart & Gorgeous,” she said.
Since news of her shocking death was announced, fans have since flooded social media to share their grief and praise the star.
In a post shared on the actress’s own Instagram account, one of her close friends confirmed the news of her death, while expressing her grief over the loss of her loved one.
“My heart aches as I write this. I’m still in shock and disbelief. How can you be gone???” the woman, named Cynthia Banuelos, wrote.
Banuelos went on to reveal how much Santangelo had loved her home in Malibu, writing: “Malibu was your paradise, where your soul danced with the tides and your laughter blended with the sound of the waves. You had a heart as vast as the ocean, a spirit as free as the wind, and a love that ran deeper than the blue depths you adored. Frank and the Boys (Dante & Lucci), were your reason for living.”
