Famed musician Diego Verdaguer dies from Covid complications at 70

Argentine singer-songwriter Diego Verdaguer — greatest identified for hits akin to “Volveré,” “Corazon de Papel” and “Yo te Amo” — has died from Covid-19 problems. He was 70.

Verdaguer died Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles. The musician contracted the virus in December and was hospitalized, The Related Press reported.

His stays will probably be cremated in L.A., the place he lived for a number of years. He’s survived by his wife, acclaimed singer Amanda Miguel, and their daughter Ana Victoria, who can be a singer.

“With absolute disappointment, we remorse to tell all his public and mates, that our beloved Diego as we speak left his lovely physique, to proceed his path and creativity in one other type of everlasting life,” the Verdaguer-Miguel household mentioned in a press release posted on social media. “The entire household is immersed on this ache, so we recognize your understanding on this troublesome time.”

Relations in a press release requested the general public for privateness throughout their time of mourning and mentioned Verdaguer will probably be given a personal memorial service, AZCentral reported.

“Later they may manage a public act, however at this second their ache is so nice, that they aren’t in situations to offer statements,” the household mentioned.

‘Extra Mexican than something’

Verdaguer was born April 26, 1951, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He later turned a naturalized citizen in Mexico and devoted a number of album, akin to “Mexicano to the Pampas” and the dwell album “Mexicanísimos,” to the nation.

“I can let you know, I’m extra Mexican than something,” the artist instructed the AP in 2019. “I really like Mexico, I really like what Mexico has meant in my life, I really like the alternatives that Mexico has given me.”

Verdaguer and Miguel, who had been married for 46 years, established their very own file firm, Diam Music, in 1987. They launched all of his productions by way of the corporate after buying the rights to his masters.

“Amanda Miguel has been my inspiration since I met her,” Verdaguer instructed the AP. “I actually recognize the whole lot we’ve accomplished collectively as a pair, as artists, as people.”

Verdaguer’s profession spanned about 55 years, having debuted as a soloist at age 17 in Argentina. His first hit, “Yo te Amo,” topped Argentinean radio charts.

In November, Verdaguer was getting ready for a present of tangos as a tribute to his father, Miguel Ángel Boccadoro Verdaguer. The efficiency was set to launch as an album in 2022, based on AZCentral.

In 2019, the Society of Authors and Composers of Mexico acknowledged Verdaguer with a particular medal for his 50-year profession.

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