Mexican singer Paquita La del Barrio died at the age of 77

Mexican singer Paquita La del Barrio died at the age of 77

The famous Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita La del Barrio died at the age of 77, as her team announced on Monday in a statement on Instagram.

a last farewell

In the official message, it was said: "Quiet in peace, your music and your inheritance will always live in our hearts." In addition, she was asked for understanding so that her family can "experience their pain in privacy."

the life and career of Paquita la del Barrio

The artist, whose bourgeois name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in 1947 in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz. She became known through songs, the texts of which were directed against men in failed romantic relationships. Her distinctive voice and strong messages have secured a special place in the Mexico music scene.

aftermath and reactions

CNN has contacted the Paquita La del Barrio management agency to obtain further information. We will report on developments in this sad story.

Erick Beltrán contributed to this report.