A family spokesperson confirmed the news to Deadline.
Stevens won for Best Director.
A Spanish-American, she portrayed characters from various ethnic backgrounds with depth and authenticity.
Pilar Del Rey c. 1955 and ‘Giant’ movie posterCourtesy; Everett Collection
By the late 1950s, Del Reys focus turned to the small screen.
Her final screen role was the 1990 movieThe Forbidden Dance.
Del Rey is survived by three nephews whom she raised as her own children.
Pilar will forever be remembered for her generosity and love, said nephew David Bouzas of Palm Springs.
She truly was our Auntie Mame.
