The legendary Mexican singer Paquita La del Barrio died of a heart attack, it was revealed.
The beloved artist, real name Francisca Viveros Barradas, died Monday at the age of 77 in her house in Xalapa, in the Mexican state of Veracruz, according to a statement about her Instagram account.
“It's something we didn't expect,” said her manager Francisco Torres on Mexican TV. “She had a deadly heart attack while sleeping. She was ready to get back on stage. '
The Paquita team announced her death on Monday and shocked those who followed the singer for more than four decades.
'With deep pain and sorrow we confirm the sensitive death of our' Paquita la del Barrio 'in her house in Veracruz, a unique and non -retardation artist, “said the statement in Spanish … Rest in peace, your music and legacy Will live in our hearts forever.
“In this time of great pain, we respectfully ask all the media and the public to give us space and understanding, so that his family can mourn in privacy and peace.”
Paquita had fallen ill last month and had to postpone a series of shows, including a concert of January 26 in the National Auditorium in Mexico City.
Fans initially thought that the worst rumors appeared on social media that the singer experienced high blood pressure.
Legendary Mexican singer Paquita La del Barrio died at the age of 77 in her house in Xalapa, Veracruz, according to a statement on her Instagram account
A tribute to the Late Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio is in a dessert standard in Mercado Martãnez de la Torre, Mexico City
Paquita La del Barrio fell ill in January and had to postpone a series of concerts
But her manager, Francisco Torres, put his hand out to Univision and said that her health problems were related to ischia pain that prevented her from moving.
“She tells me:” Look, from the waist, bad, from the waist up and my voice, very good, “Torres said.
Paquita was born in the city of Alto Luceroz in the Veracruz. Her teachers in primary school quickly noticed her musical talent and would invite her to sing at events.
She stopped school to help her family and at the age of 16 she worked in the civil register of the city.
It was where she finally met her first husband, mayor Miguel Gerardo, who was her eldest for 30 years, and had two children before he discovered that he was married.
She divorced Gerardo in 1975 and moved to Mexico City to strive for her musical career.
She formed the duo Las Golondrinas with her sister, Viola Viveros Barradas.
She would meet her second husband, Alfonso Martinez, who would regularly visit La Fogata Nortña, a local bar in the capital where they at first sight fell in love, “Paquita told the Mexican TV presenter Gustavo Infante earlier.
It was during her second marriage when Paquita started labeling bad men as 'useless' after MartÃnez had cheated her several times.
The singer of hits who resonated deeply with the weekly, such as 'Rata de Dos Patas', 'Tes TiemPos in Engañé' and 'Check and Blanco', Paquita had a solid fan base, mostly woman about the male audience.
She formed the duo Las Golondrinas with her sister, Viola Viveros Barradas, after she moved to Mexico City
Paquita La del Barrio released 33 albums during a career that included five decades
Paquita La del Barrio and Ana Bárbara played on stage 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards
She released 33 albums – 'El Barrio de Los Falores' was her first in 1984 – during a career that included five decades and recorded alongside Top Latino artists, including Ricardo Arjona, Ana Barbara and Natalia Jimenez, among others.
Paquita was honored in 2021 with the Billboard Artistic Career Award, which was presented by Puerto Rican Reggaeton Superstar Bad Bunny.
A decade earlier she had received the La Voz Award during the Billboard Mexican Music Awards.
Paquita's sudden passing passing her contemporaries, who went to social media, share their anecdotes.
“This useless man who was your friend will miss you,” wrote Ricardo Arjona on his Instagram story. 'Because you were a race of one and a spark of authenticity under so much misconception. You are missed by Mexican music and more missed by those among us who love you. '
Mexican singer and actress Thalia shared a scene on her Instagram that Paquita and her leading role showed in the hit Soap, “MarÃa Mercedes.”
“I remember that when they told me that @paquitaoficialb would act with me in a scene of my novel MarÃa Mercedes, I became incredibly nervous!” Thalia wrote.
'At the time, before I met her, she gave me the image of a very strong woman of few words. And to my surprise, from the moment I met her until the end of the day of filming, we didn't stop laughing, jokes and talking about our neighborhoods … “
The Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz shared a photo of him and Paquita on X.
'Paquita La del Barrio. That Paquita who conquered us with her music able to create a feeling and change a song in it, “he wrote. “Thank you Paquita, you are part of eternal culture.”
