Gorkys Hernández confirms wife Deisy Tovar died in Venezuela earthquakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Former MLB outfielder Gorkys Hernández announced the death of his wife, Deisy Tovar, following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Tovar was trapped in a hotel that collapsed during the quakes, which occurred on June 24, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. Hernandez had previously sought privacy regarding the situation, as he had not confirmed her status until his recent tribute on Instagram. The earthquakes have resulted in over 1,400 confirmed deaths and thousands more injured or missing.
- •Deisy Tovar died in the Hotel Eduard collapse in La Guaira.
- •Earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Caracas on June 24.
- •The death toll from the earthquakes exceeds 1,400.
- •Hernández played six MLB seasons with several teams before retiring.
- •Over 78,000 people reported missing as of June 27.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former MLB Player Gorkys Hernández's Wife Among Those Killed in Earthquakes in Venezuela: 'You Will Always Be with Me'
"Hernández announced the tragic news in a tribute on Instagram on Saturday, June 27
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