Remembering Mary Egida Rivera: The Heartwarming Filipino Grandma from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Dies at 82

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Mary Egida Rivera, the beloved actress who captured global hearts as the proud Filipino grandmother—affectionately known as Ned's Lola—in the blockbuster hit Spider-Man: No Way Home. Rivera passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on April 15, 2026, in Honolulu, following a stroke that left her in a coma.

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Family members shared with TMZ that after receiving a grim medical prognosis, they made the heartbreaking choice to remove her from life support. Though her career-defining role came later in life, Rivera took immense pride in representing her heritage on the big screen. It was her family who originally encouraged the spirited actress to audition for the Sony Pictures blockbuster, a milestone that allowed her to proudly speak Tagalog alongside Hollywood stars.

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Movie fans will forever cherish her unforgettable cameo in the 2026 film. In a pivotal scene where Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) and MJ (Zendaya) accidentally summon alternative Spider-Men through a portal, Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker is tasked with proving his identity. Breaking the tension with perfect comedic timing, Ned’s Lola casually asks Garfield’s hero to clear a cobweb off her ceiling—a hilarious request he immediately obliges.

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Beyond her brief yet iconic cinematic legacy, Rivera leaves behind a deeply loving family, including her husband Alejandro, four children, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Her warmth, humor, and unforgettable contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue to live on in the hearts of fans worldwide.

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