Reality TV pioneer and Born This Way star Cristina Sanz dies suddenly aged 36

Cristina Sanz, a star of the Emmy-winning reality series 'Born This Way', has died suddenly at age 36 following a cardiac arrest. The show, which aired on A&E, was widely praised for its portrayal of young adults with Down Syndrome.
Why it matters
The passing of a prominent advocate for disability representation marks a loss for the reality television community and disability awareness efforts.
Cristina Sanz appeared in all four seasons of Born This Way (Picture: @sanz.cristina/Instagram)
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