“Even in her last moments, she was still fighting.”
Actress Jossaro Jinaro has sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer, aged 48.
Jinaro, who was well-known for appearing in television shows like ER and Judging Amy, died on Wednesday at home surrounded by her family.
Her husband, Matt Bogado, announced the news on Facebook, writing:
“With great sorrow, I announce the passing of my wife, Jossara Jinaro on this date, April 27, 2022.
“Jossara bravely fought cancer and came home to be surrounded by family.
“Jossara was an amazing wife, mother, artist, and friend. She had the most beautiful, kind soul and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Even in her last moments, she was still fighting.
He shared a photo of the pair with their two children and said: “Myself, Liam, and Emrys will miss her so deeply, although we know she is in our hearts and guiding us every step of the way.”
He added that a public memorial service will be held in the Bay Area at some point in coming days.
Jinaro was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was raised in Colombia, before moving to America with her family.
She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.
In addition to her TV roles, Jinaro also appeared alongside Anne Hathaway in 2005’s Havoc, starred in 2005’s World Trade Center with Maggie Gyllenhaal, and acted in Rob Zombie’s horror movie The Devil’s Rejects.
She also produced several of her own short films over the years.
