How did Paco Villa die?

• How did Paco Villa die?
• Tributes from colleagues and fans.
• He battled an aggressive form of cancer.

Early on Wednesday, May 1, the sad news that Francisco Javier Villa Escobosa had died was announced.

It didn’t take long for farewell messages for this beloved Televisa sports commentator to emerge online.

However, to this day, many do not know how Paco Villa died shortly after turning 54 in December.

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Paco Villa was a fan of Cruz Azul

Soccer fans immediately remember Paco Villa for his fondness for Cruz Azul.

To this day, many remember his emotional commentary during the last championship of the ‘Máquina Celeste’ in 2021.

He is also remembered for his commentary on other teams, as well as the Mexican National Football Team.

Both his colleagues and his fans mourn his passing. May he rest in peace…

Saying goodbye to a beloved sports commentator

The number of messages fans and colleagues shared after Paco Villa’s death was impressive.

Among the personalities who dedicated a few words to him was sports journalist José Ramón Fernández.

«I deeply regret the death of my colleague Paco Villa, an excellent commentator, passionate about Cruz Azul… He was very pleasant and a good man,» he said.

Carlos Hermosillo, Rafa Márquez, Toño de Valdés, and Javier Alarcón also bid farewell to the sports commentator.

How did Paco Villa die?

According to El País, Paco Villa died after a two-year battle with an extremely aggressive cancer.

He was diagnosed with the disease during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at a hospital in Doha.

«I want to tell you that I’m doing well. I feel stronger every day,» he said in a video shared last year.

Journalist Javier Alarcón confirmed that Paco died from pancreatic cancer.