Who was the actress from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' who just died, and why is it trending now?

Mary Rivera played Ned Leeds' grandmother, "Lola," in a memorable scene in 2021's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" — her only credited film role, which she was reportedly very proud of. She died on April 15, 2026, in Honolulu at age 82, after suffering a stroke and being placed on life support; her family made the decision to remove her from life support after doctors said her prognosis was poor. The news only became widely public in early August, roughly four months after her death, breaking shortly after the sequel, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," achieved the biggest domestic opening weekend in box office history at $360 million — which appears to be what drew renewed attention to her and her role. She's survived by her husband Alejandro, her children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with family and colleagues sharing tributes describing her warmth and pride in the role.