Singer Iván José Mindiola dies after a car accident

• The world of Hispanic entertainment is in mourning again.
• Singer Iván José Mindiola died tragically.
• “I will need you, accomplice of so many goals,” wrote his partner Carlos Zedán.

«How much the soul hurts.» Yesterday, the sad death of 26-year-old singer Iván José Mindiola was announced. He was in a car accident in mid-August. His partner, Carlos Zedán, confirmed the departure of his «accomplice of so many goals.»

Through a statement that he shared on Instagram, the accordion player said that at 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 1st, that his friend and singer Iván José Mindiola: «Was and always will be the heart of our project, it was his voice and his dreams that started this musical proposal.»

Rest in peace Ivan Jose Mindiola

In another part of this statement, the musician thanked all the people and businessmen, as well as all the entities that have supported them since their beginning, in addition to expressing that he was sure that there would be a «heavenly party in eternity» for his colleague and friend.

“To José Antonio, Rocío and Andrea, all our love and solidarity. We have all lost Ivan on earth and we are all with him today in heaven,“ reads the statement. Fans immediately offered their condolences.

An emotional farewell for Ivan

Carlos Zedán dedicated an emotional farewell message to young vallenato singer Iván José Mindiola on social media: “Have a good trip, partner. How much the soul hurts, but how much it relieves every memory and good moment that you left in your short 26 years. We talked that time about how much it cost you to climb those mountains, which was the heaviest thing in geology, and we promised to work hard to get the shoes and clothing necessary to climb that mountain and others higher.”

Likewise, we wanted to climb into folklore, reach many hearts with your voice and my notes. Today you leave my notes here and your voice goes somewhere else, but I’m sure they will continue to be ‘together’ even with a distance in between. Charm heaven with your voice and with your personality. We’ll meet by the river, meanwhile my Maye will take care of you. I will miss you, accomplice of so many goals. Give me encouragement, and take good care of your followers from there!!!” said the accordion player.

How did the vallenato singer die?

According to El Universal, Iván José Mindiola, who was a geological engineer by profession, had been admitted to a hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, on August 13 after a serious traffic accident. It should be noted that the artist was on a musical tour and was preparing to fulfill various commitments in the municipality of Boyacá.

Traveling with the singer were the pianist Alexander Pedroza and Sebastián Cárdenas, logistics coordinator of the group he was part of with Carlos Zedán. Although all three were injured, it was Iván who got the worst of it, so he had to be transported first to a hospital in the municipality of Duitama and then to Bogota.

Iván José Mindiola’s last post

One day before the accident which would end up costing him his life, Iván José Mindiola shared a post in which he appeared with his partner, Carlos Zedán, and where he shared their upcoming performances. Also, he thanked the people of Boyacá and Bogotá for attending his concerts.

His fans left their condolences on the post and sent him emotional farewell messages: «Why do young vallenato artists always die like this?» «You flew high behind your dreams.» «Speechless» “Rest in peace, brother.” “Your departure is very sad, boy.” “God is with you, Vancho.” “May he rest in peace.”