09/07/2026 07:40 - Entretenimiento
The sudden passing of Ernestina Pais, a renowned Argentine television host and actress, continues to send shockwaves through the local entertainment industry. For our international readers, Pais was a beloved figure in Argentina, known for her warmth and charismatic presence on screen.
On June 26, 2026, Ernestina Pais lost her life at the age of 54 in a tragic accident in San Isidro, a district in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires. According to reports from local media such as El Destapé, journalist Ángel de Brito revealed on July 3, 2026, that Pais had attempted to cross a railway level crossing at the intersection of Sáenz Peña and Elcano streets while the barrier was down. The Tren de la Costa, a popular tourist train that runs along the Buenos Aires coastline, struck the left side of her Honda vehicle head-on, causing her death instantly.
A detail that deeply chilled witnesses was that Pais cell phone was left on the side of the tracks, still ringing. It was the theater director José María Muscari, desperately calling her because she had a theatrical performance that evening at the Teatro Niní Marshall in Tigre, a nearby city.
The investigation is being handled by the Unidad Funcional de Instrucción, a local prosecutor office located in Martínez. On June 27, 2026, a preliminary autopsy determined that the cause of death was severe head trauma. Days later, on July 8, 2026, the San Isidro Prosecutor Office received the toxicology report confirming that the driver had no alcohol or substances in her blood at the time of the crash. Currently, authorities are examining the cell phone and the vehicle to determine if there was any mechanical failure or distraction.
Almost two weeks after her passing, social media was filled with sadness and affection following the publication of unseen images by her friend, artist Lautaro López. In the photographs, shared according to TN, the host can be seen looking happy and smiling on a beach.
Lautaro López wrote on his Instagram account that he was deeply grateful for having been let into her life, for being who she was against all adversities, and for the incredible person she was to others.
Despite the tragic circumstances, her legacy of joy and warmth remains alive in the hearts of her fans and loved ones.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
