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Sale el Sol Announces Death of Joanna Vega-Biestro’s Father During Live Broadcast

Colleagues halted the show to offer condolences on air.

Overview

  • Hosts reported on Nov. 6 that Alejandro Vega Torra, father of journalist Joanna Vega-Biestro, had died while the program was live on Imagen Televisión.
  • Ana María Alvarado delivered the news on air in an emotional moment, informing viewers that the team had just received the call.
  • Co-host Mauricio Mancera offered condolences on behalf of Sale el Sol and Imagen Televisión, describing the notice as unexpected.
  • Coverage says the production paused the broadcast and canceled the day’s entertainment segment, and the show’s social accounts posted messages of sympathy.
  • Vega-Biestro left the studio and has not issued a public statement, and the cause of death and funeral details have not been disclosed.