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Eduardo Vilarete dead at age 73,Colombian footballer

Eduardo Vilarete: key obituary facts

Is Eduardo Vilarete dead? Yes. Eduardo Vilarete died on October 9, 2026, at age 73.

Cause of death: Eduardo Vilarete's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Eduardo Vilarete known for?

He was a Colombian association football player.

More about Eduardo Vilarete

Born: 20 June 1953.

Place of birth: Santa Marta.

Place of death: Bogotá.

Gender: male.

Nationality: Colombia.

Eduardo Vilarete, a Colombian footballer associated with Atlético Bucaramanga, Atlético Nacional and the national team, died in Bogotá on October 9, 2026, aged 73.

Born in Santa Marta, Vilarete represented Colombia in three matches between 1977 and 1981. He was also included in the country’s squad for the 1979 Copa América.

His international record thus includes appearances for Colombia across that period and selection for the continental tournament squad. Vilarete’s club associations included Atlético Bucaramanga and Atlético Nacional, alongside his role with the national side. He was 73 at the time of his death.

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