BullfightersThe bullfighting world bids farewell to Antonio Vázquez at a well-attended funeral in Madrid
05/11/2026The bullfighting world bids farewell to Antonio Vázquez at a well-attended funeral in Madrid
The bullfighting community has bid a final farewell to Antonio Vázquez at a funeral held at the Basilica of Jesús de Medinaceli in Madrid, which drew a large crowd. Vázquez passed away at the age of 77 on October 28, in the train accident in Urda that claimed the lives of 69 people.
Many professionals from the bullfighting sector, as well as fans, gathered to honor the memory of Antonio Vázquez—brother of bullfighter Curro Vázquez, father of Fran Vázquez, and manager for the bullfighter Pablo Aguado.
The ceremony was marked by deep emotion and the remembrance of a man who was highly cherished and respected within the bullfighting world. Those in attendance highlighted his professional stature and personal character, on a day that brought together representatives from every facet of the bullfighting community.
Numerous prominent bullfighting figures joined the family
Among the bullfighters who attended the funeral were Juan Antonio Ruiz 'Espartaco', Pablo Aguado, Juan Ortega, Julián López 'El Juli', El Capea, Miguel Ángel Perera, Javier Conde, Román, Fernando Adrián, Tomás Rufo, Diego Urdiales, El Litri, José Luis Moreno, El Tato, Uceda Leal, El Fundi, Julio Norte, Javier Cortés, Ginés Marín, and Esaú Fernández.
Also present were the *novilleros* (aspiring bullfighters) Emiliano Osornio and Álvaro Serrano, who came to support the family during this final farewell.
The bull-breeding sector was well represented, with the attendance of Victorino Martín, Juan Pedro Domecq, Justo Hernández, José Juan Fraile, Javier Sánchez Arjona, Álvaro Martínez-Conradi, and Carolina Fraile.
From the business side of the industry, attendees included José María Garzón, Rafael García Garrido, Carlos Zúñiga, Luis Manuel Lozano, Víctor Zabala, and José Ignacio Cascón. Among the notable figures in attendance was the politician Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo.
A farewell marked by emotion and recognition
The well-attended funeral held in Madrid underscored the affection and respect that Antonio Vázquez had inspired within the bullfighting world. Those present recalled his professional career, his connections to prominent figures in bullfighting, and, above all, his personal character.
The bullfighting community thus came together to bid farewell to Antonio Vázquez and to offer their support to his family and friends during a time of profound grief.
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