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Armando Manzanero and Joy perform at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL on Oct. 21, 2020.
Iconic Mexican singer and songwriter Armando Manzanero died on Monday, Dec. 28 at age 85. According to local reports, Manzanero had been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Dec. 17 and was hospitalized five days later.
He then died of coronavirus complications.
Following the news of Manzanero s death, artists including Pablo Alborán, Maluma and Fito Paez took to social media to honor his legacy. I cannot believe it, Alborán wrote on Twitter. Dear
maestro, I will never forget our last performance together.
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Paez wrote on Instagram, Today the great Armando Manzanero left us. He was an example to follow for all artists. He was a kind soul and a beautiful person. I lived unforgettable moments with him that I will cherish forever in my memory and heart. Long live Armando Manzanero!