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MEXICO CITY — Don Vicente Fernández, known as the “King of Rancheras,” died Sunday at 81 years of age in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, four months after being hospitalized and diagnosed with Guillen-Barré syndrome, his family announced in a statement.
“We regret to inform you of his death on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 6:15 am. It was an honor and a great pride for him to share his great musical career with everyone and to give everything for his audience. Thank you for continuing to applaud, thank you for continuing to sing”, the family wrote via Fernández’s social media accounts.
Fernández was hospitalized after he suffered a fall at his ranch Los Tres Potrillos just outside of Guadalajara in August, where the singer lived after he retired from the stage but not from the music scene since he continued recording and producing albums.
He remained in the hospital in the intensive care unit undergoing treatment and connected to a ventilator until the family shared the news of his passing.
Prior to his surgery in August, Fernández wrote a message on his Instagram account that moved his fans, but also caused concern.
“Don’t give up on your dreams. Dedicating my life to singing was the best decision I could have made,” the singer wrote, finishing off with “Chente sigue siendo el rey,” an ode to his song that well established him as the “King of Rancheras.”
Many Latin American celebrities, like Lucero, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin, have shared messages on social media of his passing, thanking the great artist for his artistic contributions to the music industry.
Iconic mariachi singer Vicente Fernández performs at US Airways Center on July 20, 2012, in what was reported to be his farewell tour.
In México, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lamented the loss as well: “I convey my condolences to family, friends and millions of admirers of Vicente Fernández, a symbol of the ranchera song of our time, known and recognized in Mexico and abroad.”
Chente recorded more than 100 albums, sold over 70 million copies, starred in 34 films in Mexican cinema and recorded more than 300 songs. He went on to produce great hits like “Volver, Volver,” “Por Tu Maldito Amor,” “Hermoso Cariño” and “El Rey,” a song that very much does justice to his moniker as King of Rancheras.
“As long as you don’t stop clapping, your Chente doesn’t stop singing,” he would tell his fans while he belted out his songs on stage. True to his word, he was known for having concerts that lasted at least 4 hours.
He did just that in 2016 when he said his goodbye to the stage during a free farewell concert in México City at Azteca Stadium. After that, he retired to his home where he never stopped producing music.
Fernández is survived by his wife Cuquita Abarca, his four children Vicente Jr., Gerardo, Alejandro, and Alejandra (his niece, whom he always considered his daughter), nine grandchildren (four children of Vicente Jr. and five of Alejandro) and four great-grandchildren.
The making of a legend
Throughout his career, Chente, as he is lovingly referred to by his fans, distinguished himself by taking Mexican music around the world throwing the longest concerts on the most renowned stages — making a name not only for himself but also for the popular love ballads and ranchera music that characterize México.
Five years after he announced his farewell from the stage, his songs continue to be an inspiration to people in Latin American countries, México and the U.S., shaping cultures and musical tastes as his rancheras cast stories of sorrow, hope, love and especially Mexican pride for all to enjoy.
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