Piero Died, One of the Great Voices in Latin America, at the Age of 81
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The Argentine singer-songwriter, born in Italy, died this Wednesday in Buenos Aires.
Piero de Benedictis died in Buenos Aires after being hospitalized for a cause of pneumonia
On Wednesday, October 7, Piero’s death was confirmed at 81 years of age. The artist, of Italian origin and with nationalities also Argentine and Colombian, was recognized as one of the great exponents of the social song and the trova in Argentina and Latin America. The songwriter of hits like "Mi Viejo" died after presenting health complications in the last hours.
According to Argentine media, the artist was hospitalized at the Italian Hospital and the death occurred on the morning of Wednesday 7. Among his immortal compositions is the dedication that all Latin America sings to his parents. His name also enjoyed great popularity in Chile, thanks to his crossing of trova, social song and rock.
He was hospitalized at the Italian Hospital
His songs had been a symbol of protest at a time when the genre was fashionable.He was 81 years old.
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