The truth about rumors José Ramón Fernández died

• Did José Ramón Fernández die?
• Javier Alarcón reported on a death.
• People offered their condolences.

Just a few days ago, sad news was reported during a live sports show on ESPN.

Journalist Javier Alarcón, who had been with Televisa for many years, disclosed surprising information on Futbol Picante.

It didn’t take long for rumors to spread on social media that José Ramón Fernández had passed away. What really happened?

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Who is José Ramón Fernández?

Originally from Puebla, Mexico, José Ramón Fernández Álvarez was born on April 6, 1946. In a few days, he will turn 78 years old.

He joined Imevisión’s Canal 13, which later became TV Azteca, in August 1973.

He is considered an iconic figure in sports coverage in Mexico, and is known for covering FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games.

He made a significant mark on Mexican television with shows like DeporTV and En Caliente.

A new chapter at ESPN

But nothing lasts forever, and José Ramón Fernández’s time at TV Azteca came to an end after more than 30 years.

Many were surprised when, almost out of the blue, he appeared on ESPN.

There, he is one of the main hosts of Futbol Picante, where he is surrounded by experts in the sport.

Something that many cannot explain is why he isn’t on the program as much as he used to be.

Condolences are offered on live TV

As mentioned earlier, Javier Alarcón shared sad news about ‘Joserra’.

«We send a big hug to José Ramón Fernández after the death of Mariana Badillo Fernández,» said Alarcón.

She is the sports journalist’s niece, who passed away at the age of 36. No further details have been disclosed.

As Fernández did not appear on the show, many believed that he was the one who had died, but that is not the case.

People wish Joserra a speedy recovery

Journalist Odin Ciani tweeted his condolences to José Ramón Fernández.

However, several people did not take this message well, as Joserra himself has not said anything about the death of his niece.

«I am very sorry for your loss… I join you in your pain and that of her mother, your sister, your other nephews, and her little baby in the family’s painful loss…»

Finally, Ciani reiterated his support for the journalist and his loved ones who are going through this great loss.

José Ramón Fernández was hospitalized

It is not the first time that there has been talk about the health of journalist José Ramón Fernández, nor the first time he has been ‘killed off.’

According to infobae, several years ago, he gave a revealing interview to his then-colleague and student, David Faitelson.

In this conversation, he revealed that due to the pressure he faced to deliver results for TV Azteca during the World Cup in Germany, he ended up in the hospital.

«I was unhappy towards the end of my time at TV Azteca. They made my life terrible, so much so that I ended up in the hospital,» he said.