How did former ‘Primer Impacto’ jounalist Yovanka Sánchez die?
Posted on 03/19/24 at 18:02
- Journalist Yovanka Sánchez battled a terrible illness.
- Her sister Mónika Sánchez shared the sad news.
- Yovi worked on Primer Impacto.
On Thursday, March 14, sad news struck the world of television journalism.
Yovanka Sánchez, who worked for the Univision show Primer Impacto, tragically passed away.
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The television producer and host was the sister of actress Mónika Sánchez. May she rest in peace.
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Mónika Sánchez informed her followers on Instagram that she was praying for her sister’s health.
«I love you so much, I can’t imagine life without you, God knows it, and he will guide us. Thank you for all your love. Get well,» the actress wrote on March 3.
It didn’t take long for people to express their support and send good vibes to her.
Unfortunately, her next post would be to announce that Yovanka Sánchez had died.
Journalist Yovanka Sánchez died
Once again, Mónika Sánchez took to her official Instagram account to announce the death of her sister Yovanka Sánchez.
«The butterfly is already flying to heaven. We miss you deeply. Nothing will be the same. Never. We love you, Yovi,» wrote the actress.
Finally, she shared a phrase that seems to be written by the former Primer Impacto reporter.
«My life is telling stories. I believe in stories because they have the power to keep people alive. And because stories change the world.»
Yovanka Sánchez’s last Instagram posts
Perhaps due to her illness, journalist Yovanka Sánchez had not been very active on social media.
The founder of La Mariposa Films last shared videos and photos on March 26 and April 22 of last year.
Her fans said goodbye to Yovi, as she was affectionately called by her loved ones, in these posts.
Primer Impacto disclosed what Yovanka Sánchez died of. She leaves behind two children.
The former Primer Impacto journalist suffered from a terrible illness
Before going into detail about the cause of Yovanka Sánchez’s death, it is worth noting that the former journalist was a cousin of Marco Antonio Regil.
So far, the Mexican host has not offered his condolences on his official social media accounts.
On the Thursday, March 14 broadcast of Primer Impacto they revealed what Yovanka Sánchez died of.
«She lost her brave battle against breast cancer and lived dedicated to her great passion: telling great stories.»
What you didn’t know about Yovanka Sánchez
In this same post on Primer Impacto, they say that Yovanka was part of the program in its early years.
The producer passed away in Miami, Florida.
Among the personalities she interviewed were Lucha Villa, Julio Iglesias, Juan Gabriel, Celia Cruz and Shakira.
She also covered the wedding of Mexican singer Thalía and businessman Tommy Mottola.
