Beloved singer/songwriter dies with five others in plane crash
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Key Points:
- Colombian singer-songwriter Yeison Jiménez, known for Mexican ranchera music, died at age 34 in a plane crash along with five team members en route to a Medellin concert.
- The plane crashed shortly after takeoff between Paipa and Duitama, killing all six aboard, including Jiménez and pilot Fernando Torres.
- Jiménez’s organization expressed deep grief, highlighting his impact as an artist and source of hope for many.
- The Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation is currently investigating the crash.
- Jiménez is survived by his wife and three children, with condolences extended to all victims' families.
