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Actress Aylín Mujica's heart-wrenching tribute to her son Mauro: 'Send me strength to bear this pain'

Actress Aylín Mujica's heart-wrenching tribute to her son Mauro: 'Send me strength to bear this pain'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Aylín Mujica announced the death of her son Mauro, remembering him as a being of light and joy.
  • Mujica expressed her devastation and asked for strength to cope with the immense pain of his loss.
  • Mauro Menéndez, 30, was a DJ and music producer who left a significant mark on those who knew him.

Cuban actress and host Aylín Mujica is mourning the loss of her son, Mauro Menéndez, who died at the age of 30. Mujica took to social media to share her profound grief, remembering her son as a "being full of light, love, joy, and immense kindness" who left an "indelible mark" on everyone he met.

Today my heart is devastated by the departure of my son Mauro, a being full of light, of love, of joy and of immense kindness, who left an indelible mark on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.

— Aylín MujicaIn a social media post mourning her son's death.

"Today my heart is devastated by the departure of my son Mauro," Mujica wrote, describing the immense pain she faces. She stated that learning to live with this sorrow will be the greatest challenge of her life. Her son's absence leaves a void that is "impossible to describe."

His absence leaves an impossible-to-describe void, and learning to live with this pain will be the greatest challenge of my entire life.

— Aylín MujicaDescribing the impact of her son's passing.

Mauro Menéndez was not only known as the son of the actress but also forged his own path in music. He developed a career as a DJ and music producer, a facet where he found one of his great passions. He was remembered by family and friends for his great sensitivity and positive energy.

Fly high my love, we will miss you very much but I trust that God has you in a wonderful place, I only ask you to send me strength to be able to bear so much pain.

— Aylín MujicaAddressing her son in her tribute.

While Mujica did not disclose the exact cause of death, reports suggest Mauro was ill with pneumonia. He reportedly experienced a crisis after exercising, and despite being taken to the hospital, his life could not be saved. Mujica, who has three children, thanked friends and colleagues for their support during this difficult time.

I love you with my life my dear Mau.

— Aylín MujicaA final message to her son.
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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.