Higuita bids farewell to his father with a message of forgiveness that moves Colombia
Colombian former goalkeeper René Higuita announced on April 13, 2026, the death of his father, Jorge Zapata, through a deeply emotional message that quickly generated reactions on social media.
TL;DR
- René Higuita announced the death of his father, Jorge Zapata, on April 13, 2026.
- Higuita shared an emotional message emphasizing forgiveness and peace over resentment.
- He revealed that he carries his mother's surname because his father did not legally recognize him at birth.
- Higuita has recently joined the television program MasterChef Celebrity 2026.
- He has been in a stable relationship with Magnolia Echeverri for over three decades and married her in 2023.