Cristina Sanz, a star of the A&E reality series "Born This Way," has died at the age of 36 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, announced the news on Instagram, stating that she suffered the cardiac arrest while at her Day Program and was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. They described her death as a "total shock and unexpected." Sanz was known for starring in "Born This Way," which followed adults with Down syndrome pursuing their goals. The critically acclaimed series ran for four seasons from 2015 to 2019 and won three Emmys. A&E released a statement expressing deep sadness over her passing, extending sympathies to her family and all who knew her.
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