Rodolfo 'Fito' Olivares, the cumbia legend behind quinceañera dancefloor hits including “Juana La Cubana” and “El Colesterol” with his band Grupo La Pura Sabrosura, died Friday at age 75 after battling cancer.
the cumbia legend behind quinceañera dancefloor hits including “Juana La Cubana” and “El Colesterol” with his band Grupo La Pura Sabrosura, died Friday at age 75 after battling cancer, his wife Griselda confirmed to theThe musician died at his home in Houston after being diagnosed with cancer last year. It’s unclear what type of cancer he was battling. He’s survived by his children Rodolfo, Alexandra, and Juan Pablo.
The singer was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, in 1947 and made music for more than five decades. He penned his first song, “Ya No Eres Mía,” at age 16 when he formed his band alongside his brothers Javier y Jaime, according to Univisión.to Olivares, whom he described as “the king of cumbias” on Instagram.
“Thank you for your music, your efforts, and your professionalism on stage. La Pura Sabrosura with your saxophone rhythm is already delighting God in heaven,” Ayala wrote. “From king to king, rest in peace, my brother.”
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