This is such a great loss. I was lucky enough to see her last year in Austin. I took my mom and kids to see her. Celia's last trip to Austin was 25 years ago, so we were REALLY lucky to see her. She was wonderful as usual.
The consolation is that she is finally with her mother (whom Fidel kept her from saying goodbye to by not allowing her to return to her funeral.) You know her spirit is roaming through her beloved Cuba right now.
Descanse en paz, Celia. Azucar!
"The consolation is that she is finally with her mother (whom Fidel kept her from saying goodbye to by not allowing her to return to her funeral.)"