In a candid interview, Soledad Aquino publicly detailed the tragic loss of her son, Santiago, whom she and Argentine television personality Marcelo tinelli were expecting in 1989. Aquino’s revelations, made nearly four decades after the event stemming from a placental abruption during her eighth month of pregnancy, offer a deeply personal account of grief and its lasting impact on both her and Tinelli. The interview also explores the couple’s subsequent marriage, separation, and ultimately, a path toward mutual respect despite enduring personal hardship and public scrutiny. Aquino’s decision to share these private details comes amid ongoing family discussions and a renewed interest in her relationship with Tinelli.
Soledad Aquino has opened up about a deeply personal tragedy, recounting previously undisclosed details surrounding the loss of Santiago, the son she and television personality Marcelo Tinelli were expecting four decades ago. The former model shared that the heartbreaking event occurred during her eighth month of pregnancy due to a placental abruption, leading to a critical medical emergency.
Tinelli’s Grief Following His Son’s Death
Aquino described the immense pain experienced by Tinelli as he navigated the loss of his firstborn son while she remained in intensive care following significant blood loss. According to her account, it was Aquino’s mother who witnessed Tinelli’s profound vulnerability during this time. “He was crying, completely heartbroken. He was crying for me and for the baby who wasn’t there,” she recalled, reflecting on a moment that profoundly impacted their relationship. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of two prominent figures in Argentine entertainment.
Aquino also touched upon the eventual end of their marriage years later and the difficulty she faced processing the heartbreak and Tinelli’s subsequent relationship. She explained that the separation was a traumatic experience, and it took considerable time to separate her identity from that of the well-known television host. “He told me one day that he didn’t love me anymore. He had every right to be with someone he saw all the time,” she admitted, acknowledging Tinelli’s honesty at the time.
A Lasting Connection Despite Separation
Despite initial conflicts and restrictions on family interactions, Aquino and Tinelli were able to build a relationship based on respect and cordiality over the years. Soledad emphasized that, after the initial anger subsided, Tinelli even met her later partners without displaying jealousy or resentment. “At first it was awful: I cried all day, I went to therapy every day. I never thought about getting separated,” she confessed, describing the collapse of the family structure they had created.
Currently, despite some public disagreements with her daughters, Aquino chooses to remember the defining moments of her life with the famous television presenter with transparency. Her statements have resonated widely on social media, with users praising both of their resilience in overcoming such a significant loss at a young age. “I was in intensive care for a month and my son died,” she concluded, underscoring the gravity of the event.
