Tito Puente: Last News

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confirmed to TMZ.A friend went to check on the actor Sunday morning, and found his body in his bed.An official cause of death has not been revealed, however Wingsong said that Salazar suffered from several heart issues.The actor, who was born in 1956, landed the role of Chi Chi — the sidekick to Al Pacino’s iconic Tony Montana character — early on his career.The ganger blockbuster also starred Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock, Montana’s mistress who ultimately becomes his wife, as well as Steven Bauer, who played Montana’s partner-in-crime Manny Ribera.The film became an instant cult classic, and earned Pacino a Golden Globe nomination for best actor.Salazar also appeared in several other films, including the 1980 film “Where the Buffalo Roam,” 1982’s “A Stranger is Watching,” and the 1984 film “The Wild Life.”The following year, he appeared in “Sylvester,” as well as the 1988 film “Punchline,” before securing a role on another hit film, 1993’s “Carlito’s Way,” which also starred Pacino.Salazar also appeared in several TV shows, including “On Our Own,” “The New $treetz Seriez,” “Jersey Mafia Chronicles,” and “In Living Color.”The actor also boasted a background in stand-up comedy, and went on to star in several HBO comedy specials.He was best known for coining the catchphrase, “Sheck it out!”Salazar also secured a returning role on the NBC series “Last Comic Standing.”His final performance was held earlier this month at Reno’s Silver Legacy resort and casino in Las Vegas.

Ringo Starr, Sheila E. made history as the first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Sheila Cecelia Escovedo, most popularly known by her stage name, Sheila E., came from humble beginnings. She was born into a musical family in Oakland, California, and was the first child born to her French Creole mother, Juanita Gardere, and her father, Pete Escovedo, the legendary Mexican-American jazz percussionist.

Emily Longeretta “Dancing With the Stars” was filled with a few unhappy contestants on Tuesday’s “Latin Night.” While Peta Murgatroyd and actor Barry Williams struggled in the first week and earned a score of 16, the pair worked hard on this week’s Cha-Cha to “Oye Como Va” by Tito Puente and were pretty shcoked to earn a 5 from judge Carrie Ann Inaba. Following the score, the ABC broadcast went silent as Murgatroyd appeared to respond with “bulls–t,” which was bleeped out of the live telecast. Still, the duo didn’t land in the bottom two.

Tito Puente’s legacy in music was honored with a Google Doodle during Hispanic Heritage Month. Puerto Rican artist Carlos Aponte celebrated the late “King of Latin Music” with an animated video Doodle that has graced Google’s homepage.

Tito Puente continues living in the hearts of millions of Latinos and Hispanics worldwide. Recently, Google honored the musician, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer with a special Doodle and a short. As a celebratory gesture during Hispanic Heritage Month, the late Puerto Rican descent star, widely known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions, including his most famous song, “Oye Como Va,” is now part of the Google Doodle history for his contributuons to music.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Tito Puente, the influential Nuyroican musician and entertainer, is being honored in a new animated Google Doodle. The animated doodle highlighting Puente’s musical career, illustrated by New York-based Puerto Rican artist Carlos Aponte, will be visible on the main page of the search engine throughout Tuesday (Oct. 11). The doodle coincides with U.S. Hispanic Heritage Month and also comes on the one-year anniversary of the unveiling of the Tito Puente Monument in New York City’s East Harlem. Puente was a percussionist, composer, songwriter, recording artist and bandleader whose career spanned five decades. Puente has been called “El Rey de los Timbales” and “The King of Latin music,” having recorded some 118 albums and being credited on dozens more — more than any other timbales bandleader to date.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer, 38, shared her "big break" with her 271,000 Instagram fans this morning.The star shared a clip of herself taking part in dance competition So You Think You Can Dance? 10 years ago, which she credits with catapulting her to success.At the start of the clip, presenter Cat Deeley introduced the Venezulan dancer to the stage.She said: "Our last girl to dance solo tonight."She's ready to smoulder, let's hear it for Karen!"Donning a black fringed dress, the star energetically danced for 30 seconds to remain in the competition.The Instagram post saw Karen showing off her moves to song Celia y Tito by Celia Cruz and Tito Puente, while the screen behind her counted down to zero.After finishing her