Angélica Infante Gamboa, Mexican Rock Icon, Passes Away

Angélica Infante Gamboa, a key figure in Mexican rock, passed away after suffering a stroke.

The actress and musician had been hospitalized and later died at home, according to her siblings, Dora and Pedro Luis Infante.

Granddaughter of Ángel Infante and grandniece of Pedro Infante, she left a lasting impact on the 1980s rock scene.

In 1982, she was a member of the band Exceso, and in 1984, she joined Gatas de Callejón.

Angélica Infante Gamboa: Rock Pioneer and Accomplished Actress

She headlined the First Festival Dedicated to Women in Rock at the Salón Cosmos 2000.

She shared the stage with Cecilia Toussaint, Arpía, Ángela Martínez de TNT, and Flor from the band Radar.

Beyond music, she made a name for herself as an actress in 90s and 2000s films and video productions.

Her film credits include Seducción y Muerte, El Cazador, Ataca el Chupacabras, and El Taxista Querendón.

Music journalist Chava Rock confirmed Angélica Infante Gamboa’s passing on Wednesday, February 5.

Her family requested prayers via Facebook and shared details about her wake in Mexico City.

«The Infante Gamboa family is devastated by the passing of our sister,» they expressed on social media.