Mary Egida Rivera, the actress known for her memorable performance as Ned Leeds’ grandmother in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died at the age of 82. Her family confirmed the news following her passing on April 15, 2026, in Honolulu. Rivera had been placed on life support after suffering a stroke, and her family chose to remove her from support after doctors provided a poor prognosis for her recovery.
Rivera gained recognition for her role in the 2021 Marvel blockbuster, where she shared a lighthearted scene with Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield. In the film, her character requests that Garfield’s version of Spider-Man remove a cobweb from the ceiling. According to her family, she felt great pride in the part and enjoyed the opportunity to use her native Tagalog language during the production.
Beyond her brief but impactful appearance in the Spider-Man franchise, she is remembered by those close to her for living a full life. She is survived by her husband, Alejandro Rivera, their four children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Fans of the film have revisited her scene on social media as a tribute to her contribution to one of the most significant multiversal moments in recent cinema history.
Her family shared that it was their encouragement that led her to audition for the Sony Pictures project. She remains a beloved figure to the many followers of the franchise who appreciated the warmth and humor she brought to the screen during her time in the Marvel universe.