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June 19, 2015 / 10:33 AM

Penelope Cruz's father dies at age 62

The actress immediately made plans to return to Spain after learning of her dad's death.

Penelope Cruz at the 86th Academy Awards in Mar. 2014. The actress' father, Eduardo Cruz, died at age 62 this week. File photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

1 of 5 | Penelope Cruz at the 86th Academy Awards in Mar. 2014. The actress' father, Eduardo Cruz, died at age 62 this week. File photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

LA MANGA, Spain, June 19 (UPI) -- Penelope Cruz's father, Eduardo Cruz, died at age 62 this week.

Eduardo Cruz's brother-in-law confirmed the news to HOLA! magazine Thursday morning. The father-of-four had a history of heart problems, and is said to have died of a suspected heart attack.

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Eduardo Cruz is survived by second wife Carmen Moreno and their three-year-old daughter Salma. He and Moreno married in Apr. 2014 after 12 years together, and managed a hair and beauty salon in La Manga, Spain.

The salon manager was previously wed to Encarna Sanchez, with whom he had three children: Penelope Cruz, Monica Cruz and Eduardo Cruz, Jr. Monica Cruz is a TV actress in Spain, while Eduardo Cruz, Jr., is a musician.

Cruz was reportedly filming Zoolander 2 when she received word of her father's death. The actress immediately made plans to return to Spain, and sister Monica Cruz also canceled a scheduled appearance.

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