Aylín Mujica made her first public appearance after going through one of the most difficult times of her life: the death of her eldest son, Mauro Menéndez. The Cuban actress and TV host decided to share a brief but deeply moving message to express her gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received since the news broke.
His words touched thousands of followers and quickly went viral on social media, where friends, colleagues, and fans continue to send him messages of support and solidarity.
The death of the young man, who was 31 years old and had been building a career as a DJ and music producer under the stage name Maahez, sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, especially among those who have followed Mujica’s career for decades on Hispanic television.
Aylín Mujica on the death of her son: “All I can say is that I’m devastated”
After several hours during which various reports circulated about Mauro Menéndez’s death, Aylín Mujica decided to break her silence.
Although many expected an official statement on her personal Instagram profile, the actress chose to respond to a post by the show *Al Rojo Vivo*, in which the team publicly expressed their condolences to her.
The TV show posted a message addressed to the actress and her family, expressing its deep sorrow over the loss of Mauro. It was then that Mujica responded with a few words that reflect the difficult emotional time she is going through.
“Thank you so much, family. All I can say is that I’m devastated,” the actress wrote.
The message—brief but heartfelt—was enough to prompt thousands of users to respond with words of encouragement, prayers, and expressions of affection for the singer.
The relationship between Aylín Mujica and Mauro has always been very special. In various interviews, the actress has spoken about the enormous impact that becoming a mother at just 19 years old had on her.
In a conversation with host Rodner Figueroa in 2025, she recalled that in order to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, she had to make one of the hardest decisions of her life: to leave Mauro in Cuba in the care of her then-husband, the musician Osamu Menéndez.
According to her account, it was Mauro’s father who encouraged her to seek new career opportunities while he took care of their young son.
Years later, Mujica said she felt deeply proud of the man her son had become, highlighting his talent, his sensitivity, and the path he had carved out for himself in electronic music.
In another interview, she recalled that motherhood completely changed her outlook on life and described Mauro’s birth as the moment that transformed her life forever.
Mauro forged his own path
Although he came from a family with ties to the arts, Mauro Menéndez decided to make a name for himself in the music industry.
Under the name Maahez, he worked as a DJ and producer, building a significant following on social media, where he regularly shared his work and new musical projects.
Over the years, he gradually established his career and developed his own identity within the world of electronic music, stepping away from the spotlight that had surrounded his mother’s career.
His death came as a surprise to both his fans and colleagues in the arts community, who expressed their sadness upon hearing the news.
So far, the family has not issued an official statement detailing the cause of Mauro Menéndez’s death.
However, several news reports indicate that the young man had recently traveled to Barbados to attend a baseball game, even though he was allegedly suffering from pneumonia.
Some reports circulating in various media outlets also suggest that Mauro may have suffered a heart attack, although this information has not been officially confirmed by his family.
As speculation continues, Aylín Mujica remains focused on grieving, surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and fans, who have turned social media into a space to express their support and remember Mauro’s legacy as an artist and as the son of one of the most beloved figures in Hispanic television.