MEXICO CITY — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, recognized for her highly effective voice and fierce protection of girls, died at her dwelling in Veracruz early Monday on the age of 77.

Her passing was introduced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Related Press. The state capital of Veracruz will mourn the lack of the long-lasting singer, who had confronted various latest well being issues.

“With deep ache and unhappiness we verify the delicate passing of our beloved ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ at her dwelling in Veracruz,” the assertion stated. “She was a novel and unrepeatable artist who will depart an indelible mark within the hearts of all of us who knew her and loved her music.”

Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal, together with anthems like “Rata de dos patas” and “Tres veces te engañé.” Whereas her fan base was predominantly girls, her highly effective performances additionally drew males to her concert events.

“At first, many males stated ‘Why would I’m going, to get shamed? … Now they be part of the concert events. They go along with their girlfriend, their spouse they usually find it irresistible,” Paquita stated in a 2016 interview with the AP.

A two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee, Paquita la del Barrio obtained recognition from throughout the trade, together with the Billboard Latin Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021, which was offered to her by Puerto Rican famous person Unhealthy Bunny.

Information of her loss of life sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. The Latin Grammys and Apple Music had been among the many many who took to social media to mourn her passing.

“RIP Paquita la del Barrio, the feminist icon from Mexico who sang what others had been afraid to say,” wrote Apple Music on the social platform X.

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