Eddie Belmonte: key obituary facts
Is Eddie Belmonte dead? Yes. Eddie Belmonte died on September 30, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Eddie Belmonte's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Eddie Belmonte known for?
He was a Puerto Rican jockey.
More about Eddie Belmonte
Born: 5 February 1943.
Place of birth: Santurce.
Gender: male.
Occupation: jockey.
Nationality: United States.
Eddie Belmonte, a Puerto Rican jockey, died on September 30, 2026, aged 83.
Born on February 5, 1943, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, he competed at the highest levels of Thoroughbred horse racing in Puerto Rico and the United States. After success on the island, Belmonte moved to the United States in late 1964 to ride at New York-area racetracks.
He became the first Puerto Rican jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby, riding Exhibitionist in 1966, and later rode Personality to victory in the 1970 Preakness Stakes. Belmonte also won races in New Jersey, Florida and California, including five winners in one day at Santa Anita Park in 1972.