The last hours of journalist Débora Estrella began with joy and excitement but ended in tragedy, shocking her colleagues and followers. Hours before her final flight, she shared three Instagram stories showing her outfit, a fun behind-the-scenes moment, and a small white aircraft, unaware they would become her last posts.

On September 20, 2025, the light aircraft she boarded crashed in García, Nuevo León, Mexico, killing Débora and the pilot, Bryan Leonardo Ballesteros. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, reviewing flight logs and permits to determine what went wrong.

Débora, 43, was a beloved news anchor for Telediario Matutino and Milenio Televisión. She had recently started taking flight lessons to earn her pilot’s license, sharing her new passion with close friends and followers. Her colleagues described her as joyful, professional, and deeply loved both on and off the screen.

Messages of grief and admiration poured in from viewers and the media community, remembering her talent, warmth, and bright personality. While investigations continue, Débora’s legacy lives on through her work, her vibrant presence, and the inspiration she left behind for her audience.