How many children did Joan Sebastian have? Family mourns son Julián, 27
Abigail Rogers
Updated on April 03, 2026
As news spreads about the tragic death of singer Joan Sebastian’s son, here is what fans should know about Sebastian’s children and his family.
Julián Figueroa, son of late Mexican singer and actor Joan Sebastian and his ex-wife, singer-actress Maribel Guardia, passed away on Monday at age 27.
As many took to social media to mourn the late musician’s son, we learn about Joan’s former relationships, as well as his children and family.
Julián Figueroa dies at 27
Julián was found dead at his house in Jardines del Pedregal in Alvaro Obregon in the early hours of Monday morning, April 10.
According to reports, there were no signs of violence were present, with the cause of death announced as acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation.
His mother released a poignant tribute on her personal Instagram profile on Monday alongside a picture of her son.
“I am sorry to have to announce the departure of my beloved son Julián Figueroa, who unfortunately left too soon,” she wrote in the post. “They found him unconscious tonight in his room.
Julián followed in his celebrity parents‘ footsteps and made a name for himself in both the acting and music industries.
How many children does Joan Sebastian have?
Before his passing in 2015 at the age of 64, Joan Sebastian had eight children from five different relationships.
The musician welcomed three children with his former partner Teresa Figueroa – Jose Manuel Figueroa Gonzalez, Juan Sebastian Figueroa Gonzalez, and Trigo de Jesus Figueroa.
Juan and Trigo have sadly passed away, while Jose has been a professional musician ever since he signed with a record label at the age of 19.
In 1998, Joan welcomed his first daughter, named Zarelea Figueroa Ocampo, with Maria del Carmen Ocampo. Zaralea is also a musician and runs a YouTube channel with two million subscribers.
What to know about Joan Sebastian’s family
Joan welcomed two daughters with Alina Espin, named Joana Marcelia Figueroa Espin and D’Yave Figueroa Espin.
Joana was born in 1998 and is an aspiring actress and online influencer, while D’Yave is also a budding social media star with over 20,000 followers on Instagram.
Joan’s youngest daughter, called Juliana Joeri Figueroa Alonso, was born in 2003 to her mother Erica Alonso.
Sebastian passed away in 2015 after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a rich musical legacy and a big, multitalented family.
