Days after singing for 17,000 fans at the Los Angeles Forum, legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel passed away in California at the age of 66 after a heart attack.
His full name is Alberto Aguilera Valadez, and despite being born into poverty, he overcame it to sell more than 100 million albums and earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He captivated hearts with songs like Amor Eterno while wearing sparkling mariachi attire.
Leaders from Latin America hastened to honor a singer who has been compared to Elvis Presley on occasion.
On Twitter, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto stated that “his music was his legacy for the world.” He abandoned us too soon.
Some of his supporters gathered in Mexico City’s Plaza Garibaldi to pay tribute to their hero by burning candles and placing flowers.
What was Juan Gabriel cause of death?
Juan Gabriel passed away suddenly on August 28, 2016, at the age of 66, from a heart attack. Juárez and El Paso were in tears after that tragedy.
