Death of Hispanic Singer Yeison Jiménez Confirmed in Plane Crash; Days Earlier He Dreamed About How He Would Die
The death of Yeison Jiménez was confirmed after a private plane he was traveling in crashed shortly after takeoff, shocking Colombia.
Posted on 12/01/2026 at 20:24
- Yeison Jiménez Passes Away
- Plane Crash in Paipa
- Tragedy Shocks Colombia
The death of Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez shocked the country this Saturday after authorities confirmed that he lost his life in a plane crash in Paipa, Boyacá.
The artist was traveling aboard a private aircraft that crashed on the afternoon of January 10, shortly after taking off from the local airport.
The Death of Yeison Jiménez in Paipa
🇨🇴🔞 Yeison Jiménez, a renowned singer of Colombian popular music, died in a small plane crash. pic.twitter.com/K1v3gqVpi4
— World In Last 24hrs (@world24x7hr) January 11, 2026
Three members of his entourage also died in the crash, along with the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft, according to El Universal.
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The flight failed to gain sufficient altitude and ended up engulfed in flames in a field near the end of the runway, according to available information.
The musician was traveling on a charter flight and was scheduled to perform at a concert that same Saturday night in Marinilla, Colombia.
The Accident and Official Confirmation
The world of popular music is in mourning after the tragic death of Yeison Jiménez in a small plane accident on January 10, 2026.
What’s most unsettling is that, in several interviews, the singer had shared premonitory dreams in which he saw a plane crash…
— Roberto Ortiz (@robertoortizu) January 11, 2026
Through an official statement, Yeison Jiménez’s work team confirmed his death and shared a heartfelt farewell message.
The statement highlighted the singer’s personal and artistic legacy, emphasizing his human values.
“With our hearts in our hands and an indescribable pain, we deeply regret to inform you of his passing,” the statement reads.
The message stresses that not only an artist is being mourned, but also a son, brother, friend, and a human being full of dreams.
His team remembered Yeison as a person defined by courage, perseverance, discipline, and love for his people.
The statement also listed the names of the other victims who were part of his work team.
Among them were Jefferson Osorio, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín, and Weisman Mora.
The death of Captain Fernando Torres, pilot of the private aircraft, was also confirmed.
RTVC released images from the crash site, showing the burned remains of the aircraft after impact.
Premonitory Dreams Yeison Jiménez Spoke About During His Life
After the news broke, past statements by Yeison Jiménez resurfaced in which he spoke about recurring dreams involving plane crashes.
The artist publicly discussed these experiences in several interviews over recent months.
On the podcast Los hombres sí lloran, aired on April 9, 2025, he described one of those episodes in striking detail.
“I see the accident three times—I’ve never said this before,” he said during the conversation, visibly shaken.
He explained that the first dream occurred on May 24, 2024, and filled him with terror, anxiety, and deep emotional distress.
In the dream, he insisted that the pilot carefully inspect the aircraft before takeoff.
Despite that, he described how a technical failure caused the crash and ultimately his death.
During the interview, he admitted feeling a severe headache as he recalled the dream’s scenes.
Later, on the program Se dice de mí, aired by Caracol Televisión on December 20, he revisited the topic.
“I dreamed that we had died and that we appeared on the news,” he said—words that now resonate deeply.
A Musical Legacy That Touched Thousands
Yeison Jiménez’s artistic journey began in childhood, when he was just seven years old.
He took part in the Children’s Song Festival of Manzanares, in Caldas, a space dedicated to young talent.
Over the years, he built a prolific career within Colombian popular music.
He authored more than 70 original compositions and recorded songs both in Colombia and the United States.
He also collaborated with numerous artists in the genre, expanding his reach and recognition.
In 2021, he served as a judge on the eighth season of the music competition Yo Me Llamo, broadcast by Caracol Televisión.
Songs such as “Aventurero,” “Vete,” and “Mi venganza” positioned him among the country’s most in-demand performers.
His voice, personal story, and connection with audiences made him a defining figure in the genre.
Today, the death of Yeison Jiménez leaves a profound void in Colombian music and in the hearts of those who followed his career.
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