Damarys Ocaña : We mourn the death of rising Mexican-American star Jenni Rivera . The Mexican-American singer , who died in Mexico on Sunday , had recently signed a deal with ABC to star in a sitcom about a single mom with quirky parenting skills who juggles family and business : a reflection of her real life . Ocaña : She was a trailblazer for women in sports and entertainment who broke barriers with her athletic prowess on the basketball court as well as her acting skills that earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in The She was talented , down to earth and inspiring , Ocaña writes . Ocaña : We mourn the lost opportunity to have Latina tell her story .
Damarys Ocaña : We mourn the death of rising Mexican-American star Jenni Rivera . Ocaña : She was a trailblazer for women in sports and entertainment who broke barriers with her athletic prowess on the basketball court as well as her acting skills that earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in The She was talented , down to earth and inspiring , Ocaña writes . Ocaña : We mourn the lost opportunity to have Latina tell her story .