The Derbez family is going through one of the most painful and sensitive moments in recent years after the death of Gabriela Michel, dubbing actress and mother of Aislinn Derbez, which occurred on November 24. The news spread quickly in the media and social networks, causing consternation among followers and colleagues in the artistic world.
Hours after Aislinn publicly confirmed the death of her mother -who died of a heart attack-, members of her family began to speak out to accompany her emotionally and respond to the unexpected wave of comments and reactions on social networks.
After the confirmation of the death, Eugenio Derbez, Gabriela Michel’s ex-husband and Aislinn’s father, sent a public message of support to his daughter through his social networks. The actor shared a photograph hugging Aislinn along with the phrase: “Always with you. I love you.”
Derbez had been questioned hours earlier about the news on the red carpet of the Emmys 2025, where he expressed dismay and assured that he would immediately speak with his daughter to accompany her in the process. His subsequent message reaffirmed that emotional commitment.
Vadhir Derbez breaks silence and denounces insensitivity in social networks
One of the most direct statements came from Vadhir Derbez, who in addition to supporting his older sister, expressed an important concern: the lack of empathy of certain internet users.
The actor shared a photo with Aislinn and dedicated an affectionate message to her: “I love you, sister. You know we are always here to hold you and support you.”
However, after that public gesture, Vadhir revealed that, during the previous day, he received multiple messages criticizing him for “not having published something” about the loss of his sister.
Vadhir described the situation as surprising and unfortunate: “I’m surprised to see how society reacts to these things on networks.”
He assured that his lack of immediate publications did not mean lack of support; on the contrary, he clarified that he was accompanying Aislinn in person: “Of course I was there physically with her (I just didn’t publish it).”
The actor criticized the idea that empathy must be demonstrated publicly to be valid: “What’s insensitive is that while you’re grieving, you have to look for photos and see what to post so people can see that you’re ‘supporting.’ As if uploading this photo already makes me empathetic or present, which is silly.”
She also stressed that her publication was intended to reflect with the public, not to prove something to her sister: “This photo is more for you than for her. She knows that I am and that she has my unconditional support.”
Vadhir ended his message with a strong appeal to the collective sensitivity: “As a society, it is urgent to be more tactful when it comes to what we see on social networks. Everyone lives their grief in their own way.”
He also thanked those who sent messages of heartfelt support, “Thank you for the messages of love and support for my family.”
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