Ernestina Sodi, Renowned Mexican Writer and Journalist, Passes Away After Health Complications

Ernestina Sodi Miranda, a distinguished Mexican historian, writer, journalist, and former model, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Mexico City. She was 64 years old at the time of her death.

Sodi had been hospitalized due to complications arising from two heart attacks. Her daughter, actress and singer Camila Sodi, had been closely monitoring her mother’s health and had shared updates on social media. Camila Sodi visited her mother at the ABC Hospital in Santa Fe, Mexico City, where Ernestina was in intensive care for over 18 days.

Ernestina Sodi was known for her extensive career in various fields. She was a specialist in aesthetics and art history, holding a degree from the Instituto de Cultura Superior and teaching at the Universidad Iberoamericana. She also participated in the 1977 Señorita Distrito Federal pageant and later became a prominent figure in Mexican literature and journalism.

Sodi was part of a well-known family in Mexico. She was the sister of actress and singer Thalía and had two daughters, Camila Sodi and Marina, from her marriage to Fernando González Parra. Despite facing personal challenges, including physical and psychological abuse from her ex-husband, Ernestina continued to contribute significantly to Mexican culture and academia.

The news of her passing has been met with tributes and condolences from her family, friends, and the broader public. Her family, including Thalía and other siblings, have been grateful for the prayers and support received during this difficult time.