Dancer for Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro Found Dead in Miami After Disappearance
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 28-year-old dancer, known as Mykee, who performed with artists Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro, was found dead in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Authorities are investigating the death as a potential suicide, though the case remains under investigation pending official forensic results.
- Mykee, who had a significant social media following, was reported missing on Sunday, prompting a search alert from the Sheriff's Office.
Michael Anthony Leones Espino, known artistically as Mykee, a dancer for Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro, was found dead in Miami-Dade County, Florida, after being reported missing on Sunday. The 28-year-old's body was discovered near train tracks in the West End area, southwest of Miami, according to U.S. media reports on Tuesday. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office confirmed the discovery and declared his death.
Initial investigations suggest the death may be a suicide, but the case is still under investigation pending official forensic results. Before the tragic outcome, the Sheriff's Office had issued a search alert for the young dancer, classifying him as "a vulnerable adult" after he was last seen Sunday in southwest Miami. His disappearance also mobilized fans and those close to him.
Rosalía's official fan club Instagram account shared a plea for help locating him. "This is the kind of news we would never want to share, but today we need your help. Mykee, one of the motopapis, has disappeared, and authorities are asking for our collaboration to help find him," the post stated. Mykee, of Filipino descent, was a dancer and content creator recognized in the entertainment industry for his work with international artists like Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro. He maintained an active social media presence with nearly 80,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, where he shared his choreography, training, and artistic journey.
The news of his death has prompted widespread sadness among fans, colleagues, and the dance community, with many expressing condolences and tributes on social media.
This is the kind of news we would never want to share, but today we need your help. Mykee, one of the motopapis, has disappeared, and authorities are asking for our collaboration to help find him.
Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.