Vicente Fernández, el Rey de las Rancheras, has died earlier this morning.
“We regret to inform you of his death on Sunday, December 12 at 6:15 a.m.,” a post on the singer’s Instagram page said.
“It was an honor and a great pride to share with everyone a great musical career and to give everything for his audience. Thank you for continuing to applaud, thank you for continuing to sing.”
In recent years the singer has had ailing health issues.
His career expands decades he sold more than 65 million albums and filmed more than 35 movies.
Every so often rumors of his passing have gone vital on social media. Regretfully this time they are not rumors.
Rest in peace Don Chente. Your legacy will live on. 🙏