Victor Barrio

About

Spanish bullfighter killed by a bull during a 2016 bullfight broadcast live on television. His death sparked a national conversation about the future of bullfighting. 

Before Fame

He was a golf caddy before he became a matador.

Trivia

He was killed by a bull named Lorenzo whose horns pierced his chest several times. Lorenzo was killed after the event. 

Family Life

His wife was a journalist named Raquel Sanz. His wife, father, sister and grandparents were all at the event.

Associated With

After his death, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy paid tribute to him.