Aylín Mujica's son Mauro Menéndez dies in Barbados, family mourns

Mauro Menéndez, the 30‑year‑old DJ and music producer known as MAAHEZ, died while on a trip to Barbados. Reports indicate he had been suffering from pneumonia, which reportedly led to fatal heart complications. The tragedy was relayed to his mother, actress Aylín Mujica, as she was filming the reality‑cooking show Top Chef VIP in Colombia; she subsequently halted production and flew to Barbados. Mujica posted an emotional Instagram tribute describing her son as a “being of light, love and joy,” and expressed that living with the loss will be her greatest challenge. His father, musician Osamu Menéndez, also shared a video‑based eulogy, calling him “the best DJ in the world” and “the best son anyone could have.” Siblings Alejandro and Violeta posted heartfelt farewell messages, and numerous celebrities, including Maribel Guardia and other Latin‑American entertainers, offered public condolences. The family is arranging for Mauro’s body to be returned to Miami, and the loss has generated widespread sympathy across Hispanic media outlets.