Honduran storyteller Henry Marvin Cabrera, known as Voice of Thunder, dies

The famous sports journalist passed away on Saturday, October 26. Henry Marvin Cabrera Affectionately nicknamed “The Sound of Thunder”.

Series Radio America He confirmed the unfortunate news on his social media networks. “We regret to inform the Honduran people that our colleague, Henry Marvin CabreraHe died. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace, thunder! Thank you so much,” says the emotional message posted by the local station.

Cabrera74, was facing health complications that worsened the day before a scheduled surgery abroad.

His relatives reported that he was admitted to the emergency room due to “irreversible chronic kidney failure.”

He planned to undergo open-heart surgery linked to heart disease and aortic syndrome.

He has more than 50 years of experience in Honduran journalism. Henry Marvin Cabrera, SHe mainly featured in his sports narration on radio.

For more than four decades, her powerful voice has become synonymous with her National League And the Honduran national team.

His work did not go unnoticed. In 2021 and 2022, his contributions to sports were recognized by receiving the Diogenes Cruz Garcia Award as Best Sports Writer, a testament to his impact on the sports culture in his country.

Fans will remember his dramatic narratives, including the famous 1982 World Cup soccer match in Spain, where he narrated Honduras’ memorable goal against the home team.

Henry Marvin He grew up on the dusty streets of Danley selling bread, but his destiny was to become a voice of thunder.

“I wanted to sing and God made me a singer of goals,” he said a few years ago in an interview with the newspaper Diario El Heraldo.