Mary Rivera, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Actress, Dead at 82
The Philippines-born actor who appeared in Marvel's biggest film has passed away.
Mary Rivera, who showed up in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" as Jacob Batalon's grandmother, has died at 82. She passed on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii, after suffering a stroke.
Rivera was born June 2, 1943, in Iloilo, Philippines. While her role in the MCU blockbuster was brief, it was part of one of the biggest films in movie history—the kind of credit that stays on your resume forever.
Beyond Marvel, Rivera had a quiet career in film and television. She represented the kind of working actor who shows up, does the job right, and moves on—the backbone of the industry that doesn't always get the spotlight but keeps things moving.
Rest easy.
Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/mary-rivera-dead-spider-man-no-way-home-neds-grandma-1236827154/
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