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Mama Coco: Mexican woman who inspired Disney, but was never given credit, passes away

On Sunday, October 16, María Salud Ramírez Caballero, who, according to her relatives, inspired the Disney character 'Mama Coco', died at the age of 109.

It was reported by Roberto Monroy, Secretary of Tourism of the State of Michoacán, western Mexico.

"I deeply regret the passing of Doña María Salud Ramírez Caballero, Mamá Coco, a tireless woman and example of life, who was the inspiration for this beloved character that . . .

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