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A new report claims actress Elizabeth Pena died from complications from alcohol abuse. Pena's manager stated at the time of her death that the 55-year-old died of natural causes after a brief illness.

According to Pena's death certificate obtained by TMZ, the actress suffered acute gastrointestinal bleeding several hours before her death which caused her heart to stop. TMZ reports Pena had cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol."

PHOTOS: Remembering Elizabeth Pena

The versatile actress shifted between dramatic roles in such films as "Lone Star" and comedic parts in TV shows like "Modern Family."

Pena died Oct. 14 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

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