Mariecarmen, whose expulsion led to a citizens' movement against Spain's housing crisis, died in a hospital on Wednesday, according to France 24's Madrid correspondent Maude Petit-Jové. France 24 described the death as a "murder due to real estate speculation."
Demonstrators had gathered at Puerta del Sol in Madrid to protest real estate speculation. They learned of her death while holding a general assembly.
After a minute of silence, they denounced "murders." The movement is set to continue, with a general strike planned for November 11.