Elizabeth Pena dead: Modern Family actress dies, aged 55

Born in New Jersey and raised in New York, the Cuban-American actress was known for her television and film career. She played the mother of Sofia Vergara in US television series Modern Family.
Steve Levitan, the show’s co-creator and executive producer, paid tribute to Pena on Twitter.
"We were so sad to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Pena. A member of our Family, she will be missed. #RIPElizabethPena," tweeted Levitan.
Pena’s career spanned four decades. Her film credits include La Bamba, Rush Hour, Down and Out in Beverly Hills and Lone Star. She also loaned her voice to the character Mirage in The Incredibles.