Hector Bello Shares Update on His Daughter Following His Wife’s Passing
South American soccer star Héctor Bello has provided an update following the tragic death of his wife, Andrea Bello, in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week.
“I want to emphasize: I haven’t requested any financial assistance, nor have I created any mobile payment accounts. I am traveling to Venezuela,” Héctor, 28, expressed in Spanish on his Instagram Stories on Friday, June 26. “We are only seeking donations of diapers, wet wipes, baby clothing, and fruits. I have not shared any payment details on social media.”
Refraining from asking for monetary help, the soccer player mentioned that his friends, David Barreto and Victor Castro, have been collecting donated items to help him and his daughter cope with the situation.
“They are managing the donations at this moment. I’m also thankful to those who offered help yesterday,” Héctor stated. “[My daughter] has already been discharged from the hospital and is currently with a close friend of her aunt. We no longer require shelter, and the baby is doing well. We’ve only requested personal necessities—no money needed at all.”
Héctor and Andrea welcomed their daughter, Alana, in 2024. Nearly two years later, Andrea was found dead after two earthquakes—one measuring 7.2 and the other 7.5 on the Richter scale—struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24. At the time of publication, at least 920 people had perished, with around 3,300 others injured.
“We are saddened to inform you that the partner of Cumanes footballer Héctor Bello ‘Kike’ was found lifeless in the debris following the earthquake that rocked the country yesterday evening,” a statement from the Cumaná de Campeones soccer club read. “His daughter survived the collapse of their family’s building. The entire state of Sucre and the football community stand with you in respect and solidarity, wishing you peace during this time of grief.”
Remaining silent no longer, Héctor disclosed via Instagram that Andrea shielded their 20-month-old daughter during the disaster, using her own body to protect her child.
“You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy. I’ll ensure our baby girl knows just how wonderful you were and how much you adored her,” he penned in a heartfelt social media tribute. “I’ll share with her the story of how you saved her, my love—how you sacrificed your own life for our daughter, how you were a courageous woman who never abandoned her, even as you took your last breath.”
Héctor concluded, “You shattered my soul. You left me to face this battle alone—a fight we always vowed to tackle together. Do you remember sending me that photo? I said, ‘That little girl is so beautiful,’ and you asked, ‘Me too, right?’ and burst into laughter. I replied, ‘Yes, you’re beautiful too, but not as beautiful as me, haha.’”
