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José José

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José José
José José in 1970
Born
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz

(1948-02-17)17 February 1948
Mexico City, Mexico
Died28 September 2019(2019-09-28) (aged 71)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Spouses
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    (m. 1970; div. 1975)​
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    (m. 1975; div. 1991)​
Children5
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
  • double bass
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1963–2013
Labels

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 5 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

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  1. ↑ https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/muereelprincipedelacancionjosejose-2520528/
  2. ↑ El Siglo de Torreón (26 July 2003). "José José reflexiona sobre la muerte de Celia Cruz / Espectáculos". Elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. Archived from the original on 2019-09-28. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  3. ↑ Archived 30 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "José José confirma que padece de cáncer de páncreas". Yahoo. March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
  5. ↑ "The Washington Post". September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  6. ↑ "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.