Dominican merengue star Johnny Ventura dies
Associated Press
Updated on: Jul 28, 2021, 10:35pm
Johnny Ventura, a merengue star known as “El Caballo Mayor” whose hits include “Patacón Pisao” and “Capullo y sorullo,” died Wednesday in his native Dominican Republic. He was 81 years old.
The Dominican Ministry of Culture regretted on Twitter the death of the Latin Grammy-winning musician: “We join the pain that overwhelms his family in these difficult times. His legacy will live forever in his songs and Dominican culture.
According to press reports, Ventura began to feel discomfort in a restaurant and was transferred to a clinic. His son did not immediately return messages from the AP seeking information.
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