José José
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Born | José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz 17 February 1948 Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | 28 September 2019 (aged 71) |
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Children | 5 |
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Years active | 1963–2013 |
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José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (February 17, 1948 — September 28, 2019),[1] known by his stage name José José, was a Mexican singer, musician and occasional actor. His 1983 album Secretos has sold over 20 million units. With a large number of international hits, he received several Grammy nominations and recognition worldwide.[2][3]
In March 2017, he announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[4] On 28 September 2019, José José died of the disease at a hospital in Homestead, Florida,[5] at the age of 71.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/muereelprincipedelacancionjosejose-2520528/
- ↑ El Siglo de Torreón (26 July 2003). "José José reflexiona sobre la muerte de Celia Cruz / Espectáculos". Elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ↑ [1] Archived 30 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "José José confirma que padece de cáncer de páncreas". Yahoo. March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ↑ "The Washington Post". September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ↑ "Muere José José, 'El Príncipe de la Canción' a los 71 años" [José José dies, 'The Prince of the Song' at 71]. Excélsior (in Spanish). 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.