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Soccer star's wife dies saving 1-year-old daughter during Venezuela earthquakes
By Katharine Lee at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The wife of a Venezuelan soccer star died while protecting their 1-year-old daughter during the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American country last week.
Héctor Bello, a defender for Venezuela’s professional soccer team Marítimo de La Guaira, announced on Instagram that his wife, ...
Key takeaway According to Cumaná de Campeones, a local Venezuelan soccer organization, Andrea Bello was “found dead in the rubble” of the collapsed building where she lived following the earthquakes.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The tragic loss of Andrea Bello, who gave her life to save her 1-year-old daughter during the Venezuela earthquakes, resonates deeply in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, home to a significant Venezuelan community. As residents of Trophy Club and surrounding cities follow the devastating news from South America, they are reminded of the strong bonds between local families and their roots in other countries. The earthquakes' impact is felt not only in Venezuela but also in North Texas, where friends and relatives of those affected are coming together to offer support and solidarity. In Trophy Club, community members may be looking for ways to help, whether through donations or other forms of assistance, as they stand with the Venezuelan community during this difficult time. The story of Andrea Bello's heroic sacrifice will likely inspire local efforts to provide aid and comfort to those affected by the earthquakes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The wife of a Venezuelan soccer star died while protecting their 1-year-old daughter during the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American country last week.
Héctor Bello, a defender for Venezuela’s professional soccer team Marítimo de La Guaira, announced on Instagram that his wife, ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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