MarÃa Félix died at age 88, in 2002. Fans in Mexico mourned her in the streets in huge numbers. Although she is not that well known in the U.S., it was more her choice to spurn Hollywood than the other way around.
Five years have passed since she died. She had a tremendous love of Jewelry and her estate contains many pieces including Hermes, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dior & Cartier. Christie’s will be auctioning her estate tomorrow and wednesday.