Cuban actress and singer Yory Gómez took to Facebook on Tuesday to share a poignant message with her husband, musician Osamu Menéndez, on his birthday, a day shadowed by the recent loss of his eldest son, Mauro. Mauro passed away less than three months ago, making this milestone particularly difficult.
"This is likely your most challenging birthday, Osi," Yory wrote in her heartfelt post. She reflected on their 18 years together and the cherished tradition of celebrating each other's birthdays with love and surprises. Her words hinted at a special phone call from Mauro that would light up Osamu's eyes, a tradition now painfully absent.
As Mauro's stepmother, Yory concluded her message with sentiments of hope and love: "I hope that time heals us and helps us live with this absence. May God grant you health and life today, tomorrow, and always. We will handle everything else together, my love."
Mauro Menéndez, Osamu's son with Cuban actress and presenter Aylín Mujica, tragically died on July 16, 2026, in Barbados at the age of 30. He collapsed on a beach, and an autopsy later revealed pneumonia had led to severe complications, including a pulmonary embolism and multi-organ failure, as reported by Infobae.
Osamu publicly acknowledged that Mauro's use of an electronic cigarette might have worsened his pneumonia, contributing to his untimely death.
In late July, Yory had already addressed the family's grief in a video, expressing gratitude for the support they received and asking for understanding for Osamu, who was not yet ready to speak publicly about the loss.
This birthday marks the first Osamu Menéndez celebrates without his eldest son, making it a profoundly sorrowful occasion for the family, including Aylín Mujica, who expressed in July that her "heart is devastated" following Mauro's passing.
Yory and Osamu, who wed in 2008 and reside in Miami, also have a son named Oliver. In July, Yory shared a poignant message dedicated to Oliver, grappling with how to explain that Mauro would not return.
Insight into Osamu Menéndez's Tragic Loss
What caused Mauro Menéndez's death?
Mauro Menéndez died due to complications from pneumonia, which led to a pulmonary embolism and multi-organ failure.
How did Osamu Menéndez and Yory Gómez express their grief?
Yory Gómez shared a heartfelt message on Facebook, expressing hope for healing, while Osamu Menéndez acknowledged the impact of his son's electronic cigarette use on his health condition.
Who is Osamu Menéndez's former partner and Mauro's mother?
Aylín Mujica, a Cuban actress and presenter, is Mauro Menéndez's mother and Osamu Menéndez's former partner.