The coffin of Mexican singer Vicente Fernández is displayed during his funeral at "Los Tres Potrillos" ranch in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco state, Mexico, on Dec. 13, 2021. Monday marks the first ...

The ranchera music star was also an actor who appeared in more than 30 films. By Leila Cobo, Billboard Vicente Fernández, the towering icon of Mexican ranchera music whose powerful voice defined the ...

Vicente Fernández, an icon of traditional Mexican music, has died. He was 81 years old. While an official cause of death was not available, Fernández had been hospitalized since August after taking a ...

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Mexico lost a musical legend and icon Vicente Fernandez-- known as el Rey or the king of Ranchera music. His deep voice oftentimes accompanied by mariachi attracted fans around the world. Songs such ...

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MEXICO CITY — Vicente Fernández, the beloved Mexican singer who became the symbol of Mexican ranchera music to the world, died Sunday. He was 81. “It was an honor and a great pride to share with ...

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FILE - Vicente Fernandez performs a medley at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. The 81-year-old king of ranchera music is in critical but stable condition after being ...

MEXICO CITY—Vicente Fernández, the king of Mexico’s traditional ranchera music, has died at age 81, his family said Sunday. Mr. Fernández began his career singing for tips in Guadalajara, the capital ...