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Adela Gleijer, the celebrated Uruguayan-born actress whose career spanned theatre, television and film in both Uruguay and Argentina, died on January 20, 2026 at the age of 92, her passing confirmed by the Asociación Argentina de Actores y Actrices in an official statement expressing deep sorrow and condolences to her family and loved ones.
Gleijer was born on September 20, 1933 in Montevideo, Uruguay and began her acting journey in 1956 at Teatro El Galpón, one of Uruguay’s most respected theatre companies, where she debuted in El centroforward murió al amanecer and met her future husband, actor Juan Manuel Tenuta.
She later moved to Argentina, where she built a prolific career on stage, screen and television. On television she became a familiar face in beloved Argentine series such as Verano del 98, Sos mi vida, Celeste, siempre Celeste, Los Roldán and many others, while her theatre work included performances in major productions from classic to contemporary repertoire and collaborations with prominent companies and festivals.
She also appeared in films including La fidelidad, Flores robadas en los jardines de Quilmes and Cerro Bayo, and in 2006 she was honored with the Premio Podestá a la Trayectoria Honorable for her lifetime contribution to the performing arts.
Gleijer is survived by her daughter, actress Andrea Tenuta, and leaves behind a legacy cherished by peers and audiences across generations. She was predeceased by her husband, Juan Manuel Tenuta, who died in 2013.
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