Fernando Calvillo, Beloved Fixture of Oklahoma's Art Community, Dies in Train Crash in Spain
Fernando Calvillo, a prominent figure in Oklahoma's art community, passed away in a devastating train crash in Spain on Wednesday, October 28. The artist, along with his husband Lawrence Naff, were involved in a high-speed collision between two trains in Toledo province. Naff is currently recovering from serious injuries at a local hospital.
The crash, attributed by Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente to computational failure and human oversight, resulted in at least 68 fatalities. This incident occurred just nine months after another fatal train crash in southern Andalusia, Spain, which claimed 46 lives. Puente subsequently resigned from his position on November 3 following a congressional session concerning rail safety.
Calvillo's death was confirmed on Monday, November 1, by both the Mexican Foreign Ministry and the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC), where he served as the director of community relations.
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