On Sunday, July 7, the family of Yola Polastri, the famous ‘Chica de la Tele’, confirmed her death at the age of 74. The news was spread through the singer’s Instagram account. Polastri, who suffered a stroke in May, left a significant legacy in Peruvian children’s television.
His family shared the official statement and invited their followers to accompany them in this moment of pain. Yola Polastri He was an emblematic figure of children’s entertainment and left an indelible mark on his followers.
What did Yola Polastri’s brother say?
Through Canal N, Yola Polastri’s brother, Augusto Polastri, spoke about the circumstances of the artist’s death. According to him, Yola was resting peacefully and her passing took everyone by surprise.
“She has been resting peacefully, she has been practically asleep, she has taken us all by surprise,” he said. He also reported that the remains of the former children’s entertainer will be laid to rest at the Nuestra Señora de la Reconciliación parish, located in Camacho, La Molina, starting at 4:00 p.m.
What illness did Yola Polastri have?
On May 15, Magaly Medina reported that Yola Polastri had suffered a stroke and was being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Delgado Clinic in Miraflores. The production of ‘Magaly TV, the firm’ contacted Augusto Polastri, the artist’s brother, who provided details about her health status.
“Her condition is a little delicate, it’s been 2 or 3 days now. She had a small stroke, a cerebral infarction, something like that. Right now she’s recovering, she’s sedated, she’s sleeping. Today (May 15), in the morning, she hasn’t woken up, her blood pressure has gone up a little. We have to wait 4 or 5 days for the swelling to go down a little and we hope for good results,” her relative said at the time. On June 20, the artist was discharged after a month in the ICU, but her family reported that her condition was still delicate.
Who was Yola Polastri?
Yola Polastri, born on February 25, 1950, received her initial education at the Colegio Santa Rosa de Lima and trained in ballet in Miraflores under the tutelage of Diana Kané and Fanny Dreyfus, as well as in modern dance with Trudy Kressel. She also trained at the Lima Theatre Club.
She began her television career at the age of 17 at Panamericana Televisión, where she participated in several soap operas and programs alongside renowned actors such as Ofelia Lazo, Saby Kamalich and Ricardo Blume, standing out especially in co-hosting and co-starring roles.
Later, upon joining America Television, Yola Polastri She began directing and producing her own children’s programs, becoming a pioneer in Peruvian television. Affectionately known as ‘La Chica de la Tele’ dedicated decades of her life to entertaining and educating Peruvian children, leaving an indelible mark on several generations. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 74, according to her family.
What are Yola Polastri’s most popular songs?
‘With a little imagination’
