On June 27, 2026, severe earthquakes hit Venezuela, leading to homes to collapse. Soccer player Héctor Bello’s wife, Andrea Bello, passed away while shielding their 1‑year‑old daughter inside their home.
Andrea’s sacrifice left the family saddened; reports list Héctor as the surviving spouse, and he has publicly acknowledged his daughter’s safety while mourning his wife. The incident was cited by People.com, BBC, The New York Times, E! News, and Us Weekly. In a subsequent interview, Bello said his daughter, now 20 months old, is healing nicely and that he is devoting his attention on her care.