Hollywood actress dies in Mexican spiritual retreat after consuming deadly monkey frog substance; who is she and what is the cleansing potion?

In a recent development it has come to light that the famous Hollywood actress Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez suffered a pretty painful death following the consumption of a deadly monkey frog substance which was actually meant for a cleansing purpose.

Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez who is a 33 year old actress tragically suffered a painful death after participating in a Kambo cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat in Durango located in Mexico, reported Daily Star.

According to Daily Star, the ritual actually involves ingesting venom from the Amazonian giant monkey frog which is pretty famously known for its hallucinogenic properties and its ability to induce severe vomiting and diarrhea as part of a detoxification process. Recent reports indicate towards the fact that after consuming the potion, Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez experienced some violent spasms and was immediately rushed to a Red Cross hospital where she eventually succumbed just few hours later.

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The Durango State Attorney General's Office is currently investigating her death while specifically focusing on the retreat leader who reportedly fled the scene following the incident, asserted Daily Star. An autopsy is being underway to actually determine the exact cause of death while it might involve organ failure triggered by the venom.

Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez was recognized for her work in both US and Mexican cinema which includes her role in the famous indie film ‘New Low’, noted Daily Star.

Her tragic and sudden passing away has eventually sparked several discussions about the risks associated with traditional cleansing practices that are gaining popularity among wellness seekers.

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FAQs:

Which famous Hollywood actress recently suffered a painful death and what caused the death?
Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez who is a 33 year old actress tragically suffered a painful death after participating in a Kambo cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat in Durango located in Mexico.

What happened to Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez following the consumption of the potion?
After consuming the potion, Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez experienced some violent spasms and was immediately rushed to a Red Cross hospital where she eventually succumbed just few hours later.
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