Yeison Jiménez did not die of natural causes; he was killed in a small plane crash in Colombia on January 10, 2026.

What happened

  • Yeison Jiménez was on a private plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in the area between Paipa and Duitama, in central-eastern Colombia.
  • All six people on board were killed, including the singer and several members of his team, as they were traveling to Medellín for a scheduled performance that same night.

Cause of death

  • His death was the result of traumatic injuries from the aviation accident; there is no indication it was due to illness, self-harm, or foul play.
  • Aviation and civil aeronautics authorities have opened an investigation into the precise cause of the crash, examining technical factors such as the plane’s performance and conditions during takeoff.

Context and reaction

  • Jiménez was a prominent figure in Colombian música popular and was only 34 years old at the time of his death.
  • His team confirmed the news with an official statement on his Instagram, describing him as a son, brother, friend, and artist who turned his life story into hope for thousands of fans.

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