Tuesday morning became extremely emotional in the forum of the program Sale el Sol, broadcasted by Imagen Televisión, when the production interrupted the live broadcast to communicate news that shook the team and the audience: the death of Alejandro Vega Torra, father of journalist and host Joanna Vega-Biestro.
The moment was especially shocking because, minutes before receiving the news, Joanna had participated normally in the entertainment section, where she had a chat with actress Dalílah Polanco. No one imagined that, moments later, the host would receive a call that would completely change the tone of the broadcast.
The person in charge of announcing the death was journalist Ana María Alvarado, one of the most beloved voices of the morning show. Visibly affected and with her voice cracking, she interrupted the dynamics of the program to share the information with the audience.
“We were here in the program and unfortunately they spoke. I’m sorry, but it is very sad… to say that Joanna Vega-Biestro’s father had passed away, and we are very sorry,” she said in tears.
His fellow drivers reacted with dismay and respect. Mauricio Mancera, who was at her side, sent a message of solidarity: “Rest in peace. From here we send our deepest condolences to Joanna and all her family, her siblings,” he commented with evident sadness.
The atmosphere in the forum became silent, and both the production team and the program’s collaborators showed their empathy for the unexpected event.
Hours later, Ana María Alvarado took to her YouTube channel to offer more details about the cause of death, in order to avoid speculation and clarify the information. In her transmission, she explained that Mr. Vega Torra passed away in his sleep, in a peaceful manner.
“He died the death of the righteous, while he slept. When there was a knock at his door he no longer answered. May he rest in peace. The gentleman was sick, he was fine, but they are in charge up there,” the journalist explained.
According to Alvarado, Joanna’s father had faced some health problems, although he was stable. His departure, he said, was peaceful, something that, although it does not alleviate the pain, brings some comfort to his family.
Joanna Vega Biestro: The sadness of a double loss
During the same broadcast, Ana María recalled that Joanna Vega-Biestro’s mother passed away a short time ago, which aggravates the journalist’s pain. “Her daddy passed away, I imagine her sadness… her mommy passed away not long ago. She always told me that her daddy missed her mommy,” she shared.
The journalist also told how Joanna received the news in the forum, in the middle of the recording. She explained that her colleague had not been feeling well since the beginning of the program, because the day before, she and other members of the team had received the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, which had caused her physical discomfort.
“He was already feeling a little weak, and then comes this very strong news. We were all very saddened. It was hard for me to go on, because I know how bad he is going to be,” said Alvarado, moved.
After hearing the news, the social networks of the program and the hosts were filled with messages of support and condolences for Joanna Vega-Biestro. Colleagues, journalists and followers sent her words of encouragement, highlighting her strength and professionalism.
The production of Sale el Sol has not issued an official statement, but several members of the team privately expressed their desire to accompany the host during this process.
The death of Alejandro Vega Torra represents an irreparable loss for the Vega-Biestro family. Through the voices of his colleagues, the audience could perceive the deep sadness that overwhelmed the team. As Ana María Alvarado pointed out at the end of her message: “Joanna is a great person, a great daughter, and we know that her father was very proud of her.
With those words, the program closed one of its saddest broadcasts, reminding us that, even in the world of entertainment, life can change in an instant.
Here is the shocking video of the announcement of the death of Joanna Vega Biestro’s father.
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