In memory of Yeison Jiménez: the musical legend left too soon
11 january 2026 в 23:37
Eison Jimenez left an indelible mark on the music industry. The late artist, known for the song «Te Deseo Lo Mejor», - passed away at the age of 34 in January 2026 as a result of a plane crash that claimed the lives of several members of his team. The group was en route to a performance in Medellín.
«With hearts in our hands and an indescribable pain, the organization and working team of Eison Jimenez deeply regret to announce his passing», - the musician’s team stated on Instagram, translated from Spanish to English. «Today we say goodbye not only to an artist; we say goodbye to a son, a brother, a friend, a man full of dreams and courage who turned his story into hope for thousands of people. Eison embodied perseverance, discipline, and love for his people».
The statement notes that although Eison is no longer with us, his «legacy remains: in his songs, in his words, in his struggle, in his ability to never give up, and in the mark he left on Colombian regional music and in the hearts of his people».
«His light will continue to live every time someone sings one of his songs and remembers that moving forward is possible», - the announcement concludes. «In the coming hours, we will share details of farewell events and tributes for those who wish to join us in honoring his memory through these official channels».
Below, you can learn more about the life, career, and legacy of Jimenez.
As his fans already know, Jimenez was recognized as one of those who revitalized the música popular genre. He became the first artist in this genre to sell out tickets for a concert at Movistar Arena in Bogotá in 2024.
Jimenez’s first commercial song, «Te Deseo Lo Mejor», - was released in 2013. Since then, his success in the music industry has only grown.
According to E! News, Jimenez is survived by his wife Sonia Restrepo and three children.
Jimenez, born on July 26, 1991, passed away in a plane crash at the age of 34. The accident occurred moments after takeoff around 4:00 PM local time in Colombia on January 10, 2026. According to the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aviation (SAUCA), the aircraft, registered as N325FA, crashed «in the area between Paipa and Duitama»
«With hearts in our hands and an indescribable pain, the organization and working team of Eison Jimenez deeply regret to announce his passing», - the musician’s team stated on Instagram, translated from Spanish to English. «Today we say goodbye not only to an artist; we say goodbye to a son, a brother, a friend, a man full of dreams and courage who turned his story into hope for thousands of people. Eison embodied perseverance, discipline, and love for his people».
The statement notes that although Eison is no longer with us, his «legacy remains: in his songs, in his words, in his struggle, in his ability to never give up, and in the mark he left on Colombian regional music and in the hearts of his people».
«His light will continue to live every time someone sings one of his songs and remembers that moving forward is possible», - the announcement concludes. «In the coming hours, we will share details of farewell events and tributes for those who wish to join us in honoring his memory through these official channels».
Below, you can learn more about the life, career, and legacy of Jimenez.
As his fans already know, Jimenez was recognized as one of those who revitalized the música popular genre. He became the first artist in this genre to sell out tickets for a concert at Movistar Arena in Bogotá in 2024.
Jimenez’s first commercial song, «Te Deseo Lo Mejor», - was released in 2013. Since then, his success in the music industry has only grown.
According to E! News, Jimenez is survived by his wife Sonia Restrepo and three children.
Jimenez, born on July 26, 1991, passed away in a plane crash at the age of 34. The accident occurred moments after takeoff around 4:00 PM local time in Colombia on January 10, 2026. According to the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aviation (SAUCA), the aircraft, registered as N325FA, crashed «in the area between Paipa and Duitama»
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