Maricarmen Abascal, 87, passed away in a hospital in Madrid after a recent dispute over her housing. She was evicted from her apartment in Madrid in September, sparking significant public protests. The property owner subsequently reversed the eviction and allowed her to return to her home. However, she died on Wednesday at a hospital in the Spanish capital. The eviction had become a rallying point for housing rights activists. Her death has prompted renewed attention to the issue of evictions and affordable housing in Madrid. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unknown, but the prior eviction is considered a contributing factor to the events.