Erika Ortiz has been found dead in her house in Valdebernardo
Dona Letizia’s youngest sister, the mother of a five-year-old girl, has died at the age of thirty-one
Erika Ortiz, the youngest sister of the Princess of Asturias, has died at the age of 31 at her home on Calle Ladera de los Almendroa nº 40, in Valdebernardo (Madrid). The same apartment in which Dona Letizia lived until, after announcing her marriage to Prince Felipe, she moved to the Zarzuela Palace.
Her body was found in his house early in the morning and for the moment the causes of her death are unknown. The investigation has fallen to the hands of the courts of Plaza de Castilla. Minutes after 14:30 in the afternoon, two police cars arrived at the house where a judge on duty was traveling. Forty-five minutes later the judge and the two agents of the Scientific Police have left the house after doing the relevant examinations. The magistrate avoided making any comment about death. And shortly after 16:00, arrived the funeral van that has transferred the mortal remains of Erika Ortiz to the Anatomical Forensic Institute where the autopsy will proceed.
The sister of the Princess of Asturias worked as interior designer and graphic designer in the TV production company Globomedia, although at the moment she was on leave for two days. Erika Ortiz, who was suffering from stress and anxiety, was scheduled to join the work on a new project.
The latest reactions
The Princes of Asturias have received the news in the Palace and have canceled all their commitments. The Royal House has not issued any statement because it is a private matter and simply has asked for “respect and prudence” for the family Ortiz Rocasolano. The Queen, traveling in Indonesia, and the King in Germany, are shocked by the news. Dona Sofía, with her hands on her face, has burst into tears as soon as she learns what has happened: “What a pity, what a pity.” At this moment the Queen has already spoken with the Princess and the mother of the deceased, Paloma Rocasolano, to give them the condolences and despite the fact that the Princes have told her to continue her official visit, she has decided to suspend it and will return tomorrow to Madrid. For his part, the King will also return tonight to Spain.
Paloma Rocasolano, mother of Erika Ortiz, learned of the death of her daughter when she was working at the Nursing Union (SATSE) in Madrid. After being informed of the news, Paloma Rocasolano left work, although her colleagues could not determine where she went. This morning, the father of the deceased, Jesús Ortiz, also came to work on the company’s Communication Studio, where they only told Europa Press that he had left. The father of Erika’s daughter, Antonio Vigo, is “very affected” and is with their daughter Carla, that does not know of the tragic incident.
Numerous curious and media professionals have moved to Calle Almendros to learn more about the death of Doña Letizia Ortiz’s younger sister.