Television is in mourning after the death of Mayra Tercero, a famous TV Azteca host, was announced this Monday. The presenter’s passing was confirmed by the network itself, and the cause of death is still under investigation. Here’s everything we know so far.
What did Mayra Tercero die of?
According to early reports, Mayra Tercero passed away over the weekend under unclear circumstances. Two versions of events are circulating: the first indicates that on the night of Saturday, July 12, the host experienced severe abdominal pain. Another theory points to a possible intoxication.
Because of this, she was taken to a private clinic as an emergency; however, due to the severity of her condition, her family later transferred her to the Hospital Escuela. Sadly, she didn’t make it to the medical center and died on the way.
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Tercero’s family is accusing the private clinic of medical negligence, so forensic authorities will perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
On social media, TV Azteca Honduras bid her farewell with an emotional message accompanied by images of the host, describing her as a joyful woman with a big heart.
“Today the Dale Like team and the entire TV Azteca Honduras family are in mourning. Our beloved presenter, friend, and colleague Mayra Tercero has left this world, leaving a void that can never be filled. Mayra not only lit up the screen with her charisma, joy, and talent—she also touched our lives with her kindness, sincere smile, and enormous heart. Her energy was unique, and her presence, unforgettable. We will cherish her laughter, her wit, her total dedication, and her love for what she did,” the post reads.
How old was Mayra Tercero?
At the time of her passing, the Honduran television presenter was 31 years old.
Who was Mayra Tercero?
Mayra Alejandra Tercero Acosta was a multifaceted Honduran communicator and artist born on September 2, 1993, in Tegucigalpa. From a young age, she showed great discipline and passion for sports, standing out in gymnastics and representing Honduras in international competitions. She grew up in the San Miguel neighborhood and, over time, expanded her interests to the performing arts.
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Although she began studying theater, she found her true calling in dance. She trained for three years at the Mercedes Agurcia school and gained public attention in 2012 after participating in the second season of Bailando por un Sueño Honduras. Four years later, her charisma and energy led her to compete in Calle 7 Honduras, but an injury requiring surgery forced her to temporarily step away from television.
In addition to her media career, Mayra also studied dentistry at the National Autonomous University of Honduras. She combined her academic background with her role as a sports presenter on the HCH channel, where she worked until June 2019.
In 2022, Mayra took a significant step forward in her career by becoming a host at TV Azteca Honduras after leaving Q’hubo TV. Her versatility made her an admired figure both on and off the screen.
