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Juan Gabriel

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Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel in concert
Juan Gabriel in concert
Background information
Birth nameAlberto Aguilera Valadez
Also known asAdan Luna, Juan Gabriel, Juanga, El divo de Juárez
Born(1950-01-07)7 January 1950
Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
OriginLake Jackson, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 2016(2016-08-28) (aged 66)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
GenresMariachi
Ranchera
Latin Pop / Mexican pop
Occupation(s)singer, composer
Years active1971-2016
LabelsUniversal Music, BMG, RCA Records
WebsiteJuanGabriel

Alberto Aguilera Valadez, commonly known as Juan Gabriel, was a Mexican singer and songwriter. He was also regarded as the "most famous living representatives of Mexican music".[1]

On August 28, 2016, it was reported that Gabriel died at the age of 66 from a heart attack earlier that day in Santa Monica, California.[2]

Discography

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References

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  1. Hispanicnews.com,http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/1999/March19/06.htm Archived 2017-08-04 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Muere el cantante y compositor mexicano Juan Gabriel". www.univision.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.

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