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Retired Matador Ricardo Ortiz Gored to Death in Malaga

4/5/2026

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Ricardo Ortiz, a 51-year-old retired matador, was gored to death Friday at La Malagueta bullring in Malaga while preparing for Corrida Picassiana.
Event organizers Lances de Futuro confirmed the tragedy and offered condolences.
Despite the death, the bullfight proceeded Saturday with a tribute to Ortiz.
Bullfighting remains contentious in Spain, with critics calling it barbaric and supporters viewing it as tradition.

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Ricardo Ortiz, a 51-year-old retired matador, was gored to death Friday at La Malagueta bullring in Malaga while preparing for Corrida Picassiana.
Event organizers Lances de Futuro confirmed the tragedy and offered condolences.
Despite the death, the bullfight proceeded Saturday with a tribute to Ortiz.
Bullfighting remains contentious in Spain, with critics calling it barbaric and supporters viewing it as tradition.