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Actress Aylín Mujica reappears with a message after her son's death
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Actress Aylín Mujica reappears with a message after her son's death

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Actress Aylín Mujica is mourning the death of her eldest son, Mauro Menéndez, who passed away in Barbados.
  • Reports suggest Menéndez died from pneumonia after experiencing breathing difficulties while practicing sports.
  • Mujica, who was filming a reality show in Colombia, has traveled to Barbados to handle the arrangements, and production has been temporarily suspended.

Cuban actress Aylín Mujica is devastated following the death of her eldest son, Mauro Menéndez, who was a DJ and music producer. Mujica shared a brief message expressing her grief in response to the outpouring of support from colleagues, friends, and fans.

"Thank you very much, family. I can only say that I am devastated," Mujica wrote on the Instagram account of Al Rojo Vivo, the program that first reported the news. She offered no further details about the circumstances surrounding her son's passing.

Thank you very much, family. I can only say that I am devastated.

— Aylín MujicaMujica expressed her grief in response to condolences following her son's death.

According to information presented by the Telemundo program, Mauro Menéndez reportedly suffered from pneumonia. He had traveled to Barbados, where he began experiencing respiratory problems while engaging in sports. Despite being transferred to a hospital for medical attention, he tragically passed away.

Aylín Mujica was in Colombia filming the reality show "Top Chef VIP" when she received the news. She has since traveled to Barbados to begin the necessary procedures. The production of "Top Chef VIP" has been temporarily suspended to allow Mujica the time she needs to cope with her profound loss. Mauro Menéndez was the son of Aylín Mujica and Cuban musician Osamu Menéndez, who also confirmed his son's death on Facebook, stating he was "shattered."

Sorry, I can't talk. My son Mauro died last night and I am shattered. I'm on the plane to get his body.

— Osamu MenéndezMauro Menéndez's father confirmed his son's death on Facebook.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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