Yeison Jiménez, one of the most prominent figures in Colombian music, has died at the age of 34. The Latin music world is mourning his sudden passing on Saturday, 10 January, after a private aircraft he was travelling in crashed in Paipa, Boyacá.
Many of his colleagues and friends were shocked by the news, as he was even scheduled to perform on the day he passed. The depth of the community's grief runs deep because Jiménez was far more than just a talented vocalist. To the Latin community, he embodied the 'Colombian Dream', a powerful symbol of perseverance who rose to global stardom despite starting his journey as a manual labourer.
