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Legendary Dominican singer and songwriter Johnny Ventura, who formed the combo show - one of the most significant bands in Dominican musical history - had died at the age of 81.
The six-time Latin Grammy winner suffered a heart attack while having lunch in the northern city of Santiago de los Caballeros.
The Dominican Republic s president, Luis Abinader, has declared three days of mourning and said the singer would receive military honors.
Legendary Dominican singer and songwriter Johnny Ventura, considered one of the greatest exponents of merengue, has died from a heart attack at the age of 81, health officials said.
Dominican music legend Johnny Ventura dies aged 81
Ventura suffered a heart attack while having lunch in the northern city of Santiago de los Caballeros when he felt sudden chest pain and collapsed, the Clinica Union Medica, where he was treated, said in a report.
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.- Legendary Dominican singer and songwriter Johnny Ventura, considered one of the greatest exponents of merengue, has died from a heart attack at the age of 81, health officials said.
Winner of six Latin Grammys over a 60-year career, Ventura shot to fame after forming his own merengue and salsa orchestra called the combo show, considered one of the most significant bands in Dominican musical history.
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Dominican Music Legend Johnny Ventura Dies Aged 81
07/29/21 AT 2:00 AM
Legendary Dominican singer and songwriter Johnny Ventura, considered one of the greatest exponents of merengue, has died from a heart attack at the age of 81, health officials said.
Winner of six Latin Grammys over a 60-year career, Ventura shot to fame after forming his own merengue and salsa orchestra called the combo show, considered one of the most significant bands in Dominican musical history.
The Dominican Republic s president, Luis Abinader, declared three days of mourning following his death on Wednesday and said the singer would receive military honors.
The Dominican Ministry of Culture tweeted that it deeply regrets the death of the great Dominican musician Johnny Ventura.
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