Aylín Mujica is going through one of the most difficult times of her life following the death of her eldest son, Mauro Menéndez. The Cuban actress decided to open up on social media, where she posted a heartfelt message to say goodbye to the young man, whom she remembered as a person full of qualities that left a deep impression on everyone who knew him.
In her post, Mujica expressed the immense pain she is facing and described Mauro as “a person full of light, love, joy, and immense kindness.” The actress confessed that the loss has left a void that is impossible to fill and said she is facing the hardest challenge she has ever had to endure.
“There is a void that is impossible to describe and a pain that represents the greatest challenge of my entire life,” he said in his message, accompanied by images that capture some of his most special memories with his son.
Aylín Mujica and Her Heartbreaking Messages Following the Death of Her Son
In addition to her farewell message, the actress posted a video on her Instagram Stories showing one of the last moments she shared with Mauro.
The images show the young man enjoying a soccer game on the beach while spending time in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The video touched thousands of fans, who responded with messages of support and solidarity for the actress.
Along with the audiovisual material, Mujica wrote a few brief words dedicated to his son.
“I love you with all my heart, my dear Mau,” the actress posted, revealing the deep bond between them.
The images were quickly shared by users on various digital platforms, where hundreds of people sent their condolences to the family.
The news of Mauro Menéndez’s death was announced on Friday, July 17, and it had a profound impact on both the general public and the artistic community.
The young man was 31 years old and had built a career as a music producer and DJ under the stage name Maahez, a project through which he managed to make a name for himself in the electronic music scene.
In recent years, he regularly shared updates about his work, performances, and new musical projects on social media, building a community of fans who also deeply mourned his passing.
According to initial reports, Mauro Menéndez had pneumonia, a condition that reportedly worsened after he took a trip to Barbados.
So far, the family has not provided further details about the circumstances of the death, while they continue to receive numerous expressions of sympathy from friends, colleagues, and fans.
When she received the news, Aylín Mujica was in Colombia, where she was filming a cooking reality show—a situation that made it even harder for her to cope with the unexpected loss of her son.
His father also wrote him a farewell message
Singer-songwriter Osamu Menéndez, Mauro’s father and Aylín Mujica’s ex-partner, also took to social media to bid farewell to the young man with a heartfelt message.
In her post, she reflected on her son’s character and highlighted the qualities that always set him apart, while also acknowledging the effort he put into fulfilling his dream in the music industry.
“I’ve never met anyone so noble, humble, loving, kind, and focused on his dream of becoming a great DJ and producer—and he achieved it even though he didn’t realize it. Fly high, and you’ll always be in my heart. You lived exactly as you wanted to, and you achieved it all,” she wrote.
The words of both parents have sparked a profound reaction among the public, who continue to express their solidarity with the family while remembering Mauro Menéndez as a young man who was passionate about music and committed to his artistic career.
Here you can watch the last video taken while Aylín Mujica’s son was still alive.