Overview

• In a video posted by Comic Con Ecuador, Castañeda told fans, “Mi mami se ha adelantado en el camino,” and said he needed to leave.
• René García, known as the Spanish voice of Vegeta, stood in for Castañeda at the convention per the organizers.
• Organizers and multiple outlets refuted false social posts claiming Castañeda had died, confirming he is alive and back in Mexico.
• Reports identify his mother as María de Jesús Partida, with limited additional details made public.
• Castañeda thanked supporters and said he would not discuss the matter further as he grieves.