Lupe Vélez Was The "Mexican Spitfire," But She Met A Brutal End

Lupe Vélez Was The "Mexican Spitfire," But She Met A Brutal End


July 7, 2025 | Alex Summers

Lupe Vélez Was The "Mexican Spitfire," But She Met A Brutal End


Lupe Vélez was Hollywood’s first Latina icon—but if her name isn’t well-known today, maybe that’s because of her dark end. Not only was Vélez one of the most magnetic stars on screen, but she was also one of the most scandalous. When the cameras weren’t rolling, her love life kept the gossip columnists busy. Sadly, her time on Earth was all too short, and what happened to the woman they called the “Mexican Spitfire” is still the source of controversy today.

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