Vicente Fernández, legendary Mexican singer, dead at 81

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Salma Hayek pays her respects to iconic late singer Vicente Fernández. The legendary Mexican music interpreter died on December 12, at the age of 81, and his family members, close friends, celebrities, and fans are honoring his name and legacy.

Vicente “Chente” Fernández was an iconic Mexican singer and actor called “The King of Ranchero Music.”Fernández’ musical career took off when he released the single “Volver, Volver” (“Return, Return”) in 1976. It was a hit across Latin America and became a standard, covered by many artists in the years to come.

Vicente Fernández tribute has finally begun in the VFG Arena, at the ‘Los Tres Potrillos’ ranch in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, near Guadalajara, Jalisco. Thousands of his fans gathered at the venue to say goodbye to the greatest idol of Mexico.

Los Angeles after a disturbance at a vigil for Mexican singer Vicente Fernández. Shots were reportedly fired across Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on SundayThe Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were seen entering an apartment block above Hollywood Boulevard on Sunday night, amid sounds of a shooting.

J. Kim Murphy administratorVicente Fernández, an icon of traditional Mexican music, has died.

Vicente Fernández was born on February 17th, 1940, in Huentitan El Alto, Jalisco, where he’s known as “El Charro de Huentitan.” He was the son of Ramón Fernández Barba, a rancher, and Paula Gómez. In 1963, when his career as a singer started to pick up in Mexico, “Chente,” as he was known to his fans and followers, married María del Refugio Abarca.

Mexican musician, known as the El Ídolo de México or the Mexican Idol died at the age of 81. No cause of death has been released.

Vicente Fernández, the beloved Mexican singer and winner of three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys, has died at the age of 81.Fernández inspired a generation of performers including his son Alejandro Fernández and was known for hits such as El Roy, Volver, Volver, and Lástima Que Seas Ajena. He passed away on Sunday.His command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico's borders.

Legendary Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernandez has passed away. He was 81 years old.

Vicente Fernández, one of the greatest icons of Mexican music, died today December 12, at the age of 81. The singer, also known as ‘El Charro de Huentitán’, had worried his family and fans after spending more than four months hospitalized at the Country 2000 medical center in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

A post shared by Vicente Fernández (@_vicentefdez)Fernández, also known as Chente to his devoted fans, was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1940. The El Ídolo de México or the Mexican Idol, started his career as a street performer.

Vicente Fernández has sadly passed away.

Vicente Fernandez, whose five-decade career in ranchera music and film made him an essential part of Mexican pop culture, died Sunday at age of 81, according to a message posted on his official Instagram account.