Marc Anthony & Other Latin Stars React to Marlins Pitcher José Fernández’s Death

After the tragic death of Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández, who was killed in a Florida boating accident on Sept. 25 at 24 years old, Latin superstars like Marc Anthony, Gente de Zona, Jencarlos, Gloria Estefan and Lin-Manuel Miranda took to social media to mourn the loss of the Cuban athlete, dedicating heartfelt tributes. 

Anthony posted a photo of himself with the baseball player, who defected from Cuba at age 15, and had become one of baseball’s most promising stars. “It’s a shame to wake up with such sad news. We lost a great human being. Rest in peace, brother,” 

 

Que pena despertar con esta terrible noticia… La pérdida de un gran ser humano como @jofez16 descansa en paz hermano…

A photo posted by Marc Anthony (@marcanthony) on Sep 25, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

“So much sadness and pain that I feel. I can’t believe this,” wrote Jencarlos. “I’m looking at pictures of us together, reading our conversations and remembering with a smile that now hurts … You left too soon. Your impact as an athlete was big and your impact as a human being even more. Some may say that your strength was in in your arm but the truth is that the power of your smile and spirit couldn’t even be measured my little brother. Many people don’t get to do what you did by age 24. You have left a big void. Rest in peace. Today someone is pitching a no-hitter up there. One day we will hug each other again.”  

 

Ay Macho que tristeza y que dolor siento. No puedo creer esto. Estoy aquí viendo fotos nuestras, leyendo nuestras conversaciones y recordando con risa que ahora duele, cuando te tire mi primer pitch que si no es por el salto que diste para agarrarla hubiese llegado a la fila de arriba. Te fuiste demasiado rápido ásere. Tu impacto como atleta fue grande y tu impacto como ser humano aún más. Algunos dirán que tú fuerza estaba en tu brazo pero la verdad es que el poder de tu sonrisa y espíritu es y será incalculable mi hermanito. La mayoría de personas no logran en una vida entera lo que tú lograste con 24 años. Que vacío has dejado aquí compadre. Viaja tranquilo y descansa papi. Hoy pitchea un No Hitter allá arriba —- Que Orgullo. Algún día nos volveremos a abrazar amigo

A photo posted by Jencarlos Canela (@jencarlosmusic) on Sep 25, 2016 at 11:57am PDT

Gente de Zona’s Randy and Alexander posted: “Even though we just met a few years ago, you became one of our best and true friends. We are devastated with this news. Rest in peace, champ. Your family can always count on Gente de Zona.” 

 

Aunque nos conocimos hace pocos años, pasaste a ser uno de nuestros más grandes y verdaderos amigos. Estamos devastados con esta noticia. Que en paz descanses, campeón @jofez16. Tu familia siempre podrá contar con Gente de Zona.

A photo posted by Gente de Zona (@gentedezona) on Sep 25, 2016 at 8:31am PDT

Miranda tweeted: “There are lights that go out too soon. We will never forget how they shone.” 

Good morning.
There are lights that go out too soon. We will never forget how they shone. #RIPJose https://t.co/OX65Ytg9CJ

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) September 26, 2016

Gloria Estefan posted on Instagram: “He had his whole life ahead of him and was already making an indelible mark on the world & representing his culture in an honorable & uplifting way … RIP José & may your spirit live on forever.”  

 

It’s difficult to understand why tragedies have to happen, especially to a young gifted athlete like Jose Fernandez. He had his whole life ahead of him and was already making an indelible mark on the world & representing his culture in an honorable & uplifting way. But all we can do is move forward holding in our hearts, the family, loved ones & fans of this promising young man and send them every prayer, good intention, support & solace that we can share. RIP José & may your spirit live on forever. Es difícil entender porque tienen que suceder tragedias tan marcadas, especialmente a un joven atleta con tanto talento como lo fue José Fernández. Tenia su vida por delante y ya estaba dejando su marca en el mundo y representando a su cultura en una forma inspiradora y honorable. Pero lo único que podemos hacer es seguir adelante sosteniendo en nuestros corazones a la familia, seres queridos y fanaticos de este joven que prometía tanto y enviarles cada oración, buena intención y consuelo que podemos compartir. Descansa en paz, José, y que tu espíritu viva por siempre…–

A photo posted by Gloria Estefan (@gloriaestefan) on Sep 25, 2016 at 7:46pm PDT

The Miami Marlins’ game yesterday afternoon (Sept. 25) against the Atlanta Braves was canceled in the wake of Fernández’s death. The Marlins will host the New York Mets tonight (Sept. 26) at 7:05 EST.