Born This Way's Cristina Sanz Dead at 36
Her family said the A&E star died after a sudden cardiac arrest while attending her day program, despite doctors’ efforts to stabilize her heart.
- On Monday, July 6, reality star Cristina Sanz died at 36 following a sudden cardiac arrest, with her family announcing the news on Instagram on Wednesday, July 8.
- Sanz suffered the cardiac arrest while attending her Day Program and was rushed to the hospital; her family described the death as 'a total shock' and 'unexpected.'
- During her time on 'Born This Way,' Sanz appeared in all four seasons of the A&E documentary series following a 'diverse group' of young people with Down syndrome, including her relationship with Angel Callahan.
- The network expressed deep sadness, noting Sanz touched 'the hearts of many' through the series, which won three Emmy Awards including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program during her tenure.
- Known for being 'first to help someone in need,' Sanz championed compassion; she famously celebrated when Jamie Lee Curtis won an Oscar in 2023 for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.
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Cristina Sanz From A&E’s Born This Way Dies at 36
Photo Credit: @AccessHollywood | YouTube Cristina Sanz, a star of the reality TV show Born This Way, has sadly passed away at the age of 36. Her family announced her death in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, July 8. Born This Way is a Primetime Emmy-winning series that follows the lives and aspirations of seven adults with Down syndrome. Cristina Sanz’s family shares heartbreaking news Cristina Sanz, best known for being one of the star…
Cristina Sanz Dies At 36, Inside Her Cause Of Death, 'Born This Way' Journey And Marriage
Cristina Sanz rose to fame with A&E's reality series, Born This Way. However, recently she has been in the headlines because of the tragic news of her passing. Amid that, let's take a quick look at what happened to her and her personal life.
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