Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón dead at 75, family says on social media

Willie Colón Dies: Salsa Music Legend And Activist Was 75

Willie Colón, the legendary salsa musician, actor and social activist, has died. He was 75. The Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner died “peacefully” on Saturday morning, surrounded by family, according to a statement. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician, Willie Colon,” his official Facebook page announced on…

Willie Colón, salsa music pioneer and political activist, dies at 75

Music superstar Willie Colón, who helped define the salsa genre in the 1970s and '80s, died on Saturday, Feb. 21, his family confirmed on Facebook.

Willie Colón, Pioneering Salsa Icon, Dead at 75

Willie Colón, the pioneering salsa icon, died Saturday at the age of 75.

Willie Colón, trombone and salsa legend, dies at 75

Throughout his career, Colón released more than 40 albums, pioneering a salsa sound influenced by the streets of New York City and beloved by Latin immigrant households around the globe.

Willie Colón: A Legendary Salsa Journey

Willie Colón: A Legendary Salsa Journey Renowned salsa legend Willie Colón, a groundbreaking trombonist, vocalist, and composer, died at the age of 75, as confirmed by his family in a statement. They expressed grief over his passing but celebrated the enduring legacy of his music and the cherished memories he created.The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Colón's discography includes the monumental …

Renowned Puerto Rican salsa musician Willie Colón dies at 75

The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday at the age of 75.