André Marín, a young sports journalist, stood out on TV Azteca with his work on Liga MX and the Mexican national team, gaining great recognition.
Following the death of André Marín, known for his career at Fox Sports and one of the most prominent sports journalists in Mexico, Internet users have shown interest in knowing more about his personal life, what he died of, and what he looked like when he was young.
In recent years, André Marín had to step away from his work due to serious health problems that impacted his professional life. The condition that forced him to take a break was caused by the Clostridium difficile bacteria , a microorganism that can cause serious intestinal infections, especially after antibiotic treatments.
Due to this disease, which significantly affected his well-being since his diagnosis, André Marín faced multiple medical complications that endangered his life and required a significant reduction in his professional activity.
Who was André Marín?
André Marín Puig, born on April 28, 1972, stood out as a sports journalist at TV Azteca , where he established himself as an influential figure in the media. His career in sports journalism made him a prominent reference.
Her career did not begin in front of the cameras; she started at the age of 14 as a production assistant at Imevisión, which would later become TV Azteca. This was the starting point for her rise in the media world.
With the change in management at the television station, André Marín joined the sports team and began covering Liga MX matches and Mexican national team events as an on-field correspondent.
Under the guidance of José Ramón Fernández, a renowned master of sports journalism in Mexico, Marín quickly gained his mentor’s trust. His dedication allowed him to become a field reporter for the Mexican National Team.
His role was consolidated as a key figure in sports broadcasting, standing out for his skill and commitment in the field of sports journalism.
How did he contract the bacteria that ended his life?
In 2022, he revealed that he had contracted three types of pneumonia, including the dangerous pneumococcus bacteria, as a complication of Clostridium difficile infection . This critical episode led to a 45-day hospitalization, where he received intensive medical care to overcome the crisis.
Despite these serious difficulties, André Marín, recognized for his work at Televisa Deportes and Fox Sports México, continued to be an influential figure in sports journalism in Mexico.
Photos of young André Marín
With more than 20 years in sports journalism, André Marín stood out as the host of programs such as La Última Palabra . Throughout his career he covered various World Cups, Champions Leagues and Liga MX matches .
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His direct style and strong opinions ensured him a place as an admired and controversial figure in the sporting world.
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