'Latin Marilyn Monroe' Cindyana Santangelo Dead at 58 — After Actress Received 'Cosmetic Shots in Her Home'
Cindyana Santangelo has died following an at-home cosmetic procedure.
March 25 2025, Published 3:15 p.m. ET
Cindyana Santangelo, once branded as the "Latin Marilyn Monroe," has died at the age of 58.
While her cause of death has yet to be determined, Santangelo is believed to have recently received cosmetic shots in her home, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Santangelo has died at the age of 58.
According to police, first responders were called Monday afternoon to Santangelo's Malibu home for a medical emergency, as she was then rushed to a local hospital.
Tragically, Santangelo was pronounced dead.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies learned Santangelo – who once appeared in Hollywood Homicide alongside Harrison Ford – had received cosmetic shots in her home, however, at the moment there is no evidence it is linked to her passing.
The actress is believed to have received cosmetic shots at home before her passing.
There is no evidence of foul play, according to investigators.
Santangelo was once called the "Latin Marilyn Monroe" by Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell. Her vocals even kicked off the band's second album, 1990's Ritual.
Farrell claimed he met Santagelo during “one of the few times I was in rehab," and revealed he asked her if she could recite something for the album.
The rocker recalled to Billboard: “I gave her what to say, wrote it down – and honestly, then she had to go to her parents, because she was like, ‘Oh no.' I said, ‘This is going to be recorded, so make sure that you’re not saying something stupid.’
"She came in with a piece of paper that her mom wrote out, and she went into the booth."
Santangelo, in Spanish, says on the album: "... We have more influence over your children than you do... But we want them," however, listeners noted how she paused while speaking.
Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell is responsible for Santangelo's 'Latin Marilyn Monroe' nickname.
Farrell said: “If you listen to her, she’s talking, and then she stops, because she got nervous for a second. At that point, she looked down at the paper, to read the rest of it.”
"It was the perfect dramatic pause you couldn’t produce, and it had to happen organically," drummer Stephen Perkins added.
However, Santangelo was also known for her acting credits, including a recurring role on Married With Children as Sierra Madre, a dancer at The Jiggly Room.
The star also appeared on popular shows including ER and CSI: Miami.
Santangelo had numerous TV credits to her name including an appearance on 'Married With Children.'
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Santangelo notably danced in the music video for Young MC's classic hit Bust a Move as well, as she showed off her best moves in tiny shorts with a stop sign printed on them.
The entertainer's final Instagram post was on March 8, as she posted a stunning selfie of herself without a caption.
"Hello beautiful!" one person wrote at the time in the comments section, as another added, "Gorgeous!"
Santangelo has also just celebrated a birthday birthday according to her Instagram, as a woman who referred to Santangelo as her "beautiful Seaster" said: "My friendship with you is a gift, but today is extra special because it’s all about you!
"Your kindness, love, and laughter make life so much better. I’m beyond grateful to have you by my side, and I can’t wait to celebrate many more years together!"
"Cheers to another amazing year, my Wifey for Lifey," she concluded.
