Milagros Cofiño, Venezuelan Journalist and TV Host, Dies at 43
Milagros Cofiño, a prominent Venezuelan journalist and television host recognized for her extensive work in sports broadcasting, died in Spain at the age of 43 on October 15, 2026, as confirmed by her former network Meridiano TV.
Career and Life in Spain
Cofiño developed a major portion of her professional career at Meridiano Televisión, one of the most recognized sports channels in Venezuela, and also worked across various platforms belonging to the Bloque de Armas media conglomerate. During her career, she carried out specialized coverages of numerous international and national sporting events for audiences in her native country. For several years prior to her passing, she resided in Spain alongside her romantic partner, Guillermo Guerra, and her two children, Cami and César. Although the television network and other sources confirmed her passing, no details regarding the exact cause of her death have been made public.
Tributes from Colleagues
The sudden loss of the journalist prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance across Latin American sports journalism. Colleagues highlighted her cheerful demeanor, unwavering work ethic, and infectious charisma during their years working together in television.
Todo el tiempo feliz, contenta, así te vamos a recordar. Una chica extraordinaria, siempre con ganas de hacer cosas, de intentar, de inventar, de producir. Qué tristeza, Mili. Descansa en paz, amiga
Additional reactions poured in from across the region as fellow broadcasters expressed disbelief. Narrador deportivo Richard Méndez called the event a Dolorosa noticia enterarme del fallecimiento de una de las personas más maravillosas que conocí en la televisión. Dios te tenga en su gloria, querida amiga. Descansa en paz, Milagros Cofiño
as noted by Diario El Norte. Tomás Muñoz described himself as left paralyzed by the news, noting on social media that she was un ser de luz, jovial, de mucho carisma y con una eterna sonrisa
while declining to comment on medical specifics by stating, Más allá del cariño y aprecio que le tuve durante muchos años, no soy quien para informar la causa de su deceso. Espero me sepa entender
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MURIÓ A LOS 43 AÑOS LA PERIODISTA DEPORTIVA MILAGROS COFIÑOLa periodista venezolana Milagros Cofiño murió el 15 de octubre a los 43 años. Fue una figura reconocida de Meridiano TV y vivía en España con su pareja y sus dos hijos. Hasta el momento no se informaron las causas de… https://t.co/cFKFqmPd9a pic.twitter.com/BH9MIHdp3A