Another plane crash has taken the life of a celebrity. A popular Colombian singer has died after the plane he was traveling in crashed near Paipa, Colombia. Singer, Yeison Jimenez, along with five other passengers on board, all died after the plane they were flying on crashed just minutes after takeoff. Fox News broke the story and had these details to share on the tragic crash: Yeison Jiménez, a 34-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, died in a plane crash just hours before he was set to perform. On Saturday, a plane crashed “in the sector between Paipa and Duitama,” in Colombia, the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics announced on X. Six people on the flight were killed, one of whom was Jiménez. “With heavy hearts and a pain impossible to describe, the organization and team of Yeison Jiménez deeply regret to inform you of his passing,” a statement translated from Spanish read from the musician’s official Instagram account. “Today we say goodbye not only to an artist; we say goodbye to a son, a brother, a friend, a human being full of dreams and courage, who transformed his story into hope for thousands of people. Yeison embodied perseverance, discipline, and love for his community. His voice and his example were born from hard work, and that is why they will forever mark the lives of those who followed and loved him.” According to the statement, Jiménez was traveling with five other members of his team including Jefferson Osorio, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Óscar Marín and Weisman Mora, as well as Captain Fernando Torres. “To all the fans, colleagues, media outlets, and everyone who has supported Yeison throughout his career and during these difficult times: thank you for every message, every prayer, and all the love you are sending,” the statement continued. “We ask for your understanding and respect for the families’ grief and for the privacy we need today to say goodbye with the dignity and affection he deserves.” “Yeison may be gone physically, but his legacy lives on: in his songs, in his words, in his struggles, in his refusal to give up, and in the indelible mark he leaves on Colombian regional music and in the hearts of his people,” the statement concluded. “His light will continue to shine every time someone sings one of his songs and remembers that it is possible to overcome adversity.” Scenes of the crash: #URGENTE | Se confirma el fallecimiento del cantante @yeison_jimenez tras el accidente de la aeronave N325FA en Paipa, Boyacá. La Aerocivil reporta un total de 6 víctimas (2 pilotos y 4 pasajeros). El vuelo se dirigía a Medellín. Luto nacional. #YeisonJimenez #ColombiaAlAire pic.twitter.com/1W64VxUFbH — Colombiaalaire.com (@colombialaire) January 11, 2026 The crash comes just weeks after NASCAR driver Greg Biffle died in a plane crash. NASCAR provided the following details on Biffle’s death: Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers who became known in his later years for his humanitarian work, died along with three family members in a plane crash Thursday. He was 55. Officials said seven people died in the crash, and the families of those involved confirmed Biffle was a passenger on a Cessna Citation business jet that crashed while attempting to land at Statesville (N.C.) Regional Airport at around 10:15 a.m. ET. Biffle’s wife Cristina, son Ryder and daughter Emma also died in the crash. Others on board were Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack, and Craig Wadsworth. The families of those involved released a statement Thursday afternoon: “We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words. Greg and Cristina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives were centered around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma (mother – Nicole Lunders). Emma was a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people. Ryder was an active, curious and infinitely joyful child. Dennis Dutton and his son Jack were deeply loved as well, and their loss is felt by all who knew them. Craig Wadsworth was beloved by many in the NASCAR community and will be missed by those who knew him. Each of them meant everything to us, and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives. Honored to speak on the House floor about the life of Greg Biffle. Known to the world for racing, but back home in North Carolina, he’ll be remembered for flying into danger to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene. On the track and in the air, Greg was a hero. pic.twitter.com/5NHdPImihp — Congressman Pat Harrigan (@RepPatHarrigan) January 9, 2026