Mary Rivera, the beloved actress who portrayed Ned Leeds’ grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has passed away at 82 after a stroke. Her iconic role—shared with Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Men—brought her global recognition. Before acting, she was a broadcaster, teacher, and church missionary. Her daughter, Angie Kelly, helped her land the part after spotting the casting call on Facebook, calling it a historic moment for Filipino representation in Hollywood. Rivera leaves behind her husband, four children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren—a legacy of love and art that touched countless lives.

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