Ana Peleteiro, the renowned Spanish athlete, joined the wave of grief over the untimely death of Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger. He passed away on October 10th at Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital after spending a week in critical condition due to a gunshot wound to the head. The world champion, who was coached by Cuban Iván Pedroso for eight years, expressed her sorrow on TikTok through a heartfelt video. In the clip, she is seen listening to "La Historia," one of the singer's most iconic tracks.
In her post's caption, Ana noted, "Rest in peace #eltaiger #RIP." Alongside the video, as the song plays in the background, she wrote, "Taiger has gone to heaven... but this anthem will remain with us forever." Her tribute garnered over 86,000 likes in under 24 hours and surpassed 1.5 million views, highlighting the profound impact El Taiger's death has had on many.
The video sparked a wave of reactions among her followers, many of whom are still coming to terms with the tragic news. Comments from users emphasized the significance of El Taiger's music in their lives, with remarks such as "For all of us who grew up listening to Taiger," "Cuba mourns him," and "I've been sad all day, RIP."
Ana Peleteiro is not alone in mourning the loss of El Taiger. The sorrow extends beyond Cuban artists and his fanbase, with international figures like Nicky Jam, J Balvin, former Barcelona goalkeeper Pinto, Farruko, and Nia Correia also paying tribute and expressing their sadness on social media. El Taiger's musical legacy will undoubtedly linger in the hearts of many.