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Argentine singer, now Mexican, Diego Verdaguer died at the age of 70 due to the consequences of COVID-19, after contracting the virus in December, his record label, Diam Music, announced this Thursday.
"It is with absolute sadness that I regret to inform all of his fans and friends that today, Dad left his beautiful body to continue his path and creativity in another form of eternal life... My mother, I, and the entire family are immersed in this pain, and we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time," his daughter, Ana Victoria, said in a press release.
According to the statement, the singer was diagnosed with COVID-19 late last year and had to be hospitalized.
Verdaguer died in Los Angeles, United States, and the family announced that he will be cremated there.
"Due to the profound pain his passing has caused, his family has decided to say goodbye privately and spend this difficult time in peace and contemplation. A public ceremony will be held later," the statement added.
Born in Buenos Aires on April 26, 1951, under the name Miguel Atilio Boccadoro Hernández, he began his artistic career at the age of 17 under the stage name Diego Verdaguer.
The singer maintained a musical career spanning more than 50 years, producing hit songs such as "Chiquilla" and "Pájaro que comió, voló," among others.
He was the husband of fellow Argentine singer Amanda Miguel, with whom he shared his artistic career, co-writing hits such as "La ladrona" and "Él me mentió."
His Italian roots shaped his musical style, as did his deep love for Mexico; both countries defined the singer's final musical career.