Paquita La Del Barrio Dead - Beloved Mexican Singer Dies at 77

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Paquita La Del Barrio, the Mexican singer who was known for empowering songs such as “Tres Veces te Engañé” (“Three Times I Cheated on You”) and “Rata de Dos Patas” (“Two-Legged Rat”), has sadly passed away at the age of 77.

The news was announced on Monday (February 17) via Instagram. A cause of death has not been revealed. Keep reading to find out more… “With profound pain and sadness, we confirm the passing of our dear ‘Paquita La Del Barrio,’ in her Veracruz home.

A unique and irreplaceable who left a permanent fingerprint on the heart of all of us who knew her and enjoyed her music,” the statement read. Paquita‘s career spanned over five decades, selling over 30 million records and earning three Grammy nominations.

In 2021, she was honored Billboard Latin Music Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the ranchera and bolero music genres.