Venezuelan Footballer’s Wife Dies Shielding Infant in Powerful Earthquake

The wife of Venezuelan footballer Héctor Bello lost her life while protecting their one-year-old daughter during the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. Héctor, who plays for the Martimo de La Guaira club, shared his grief on Instagram, calling his late wife, Andrea Bello, their “favorite hero” and vowing to keep her memory alive for their daughter, Alana. Local football press reported that Andrea was found in the rubble of their collapsed home. Their baby survived, and fans and the wider community have expressed solidarity with Héctor and Alana during this heartbreaking time.

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