The founding director of the group Plena Libre, Gary Núñez, He reportedly died around 9:30 a.m. this Saturday. He was 71 years old.
In the same week it was announced that the musician was suffering from pancreatic cancer.
The death was announced by the widow Valerie Cox through a written message distributed by relationship specialist Julio Núñez.
“Dear friends. With pain in our souls, my children and I inform you of the death of my Gary (Núñez). “Gary died in our home, surrounded by us and his family, receiving all the love he gave throughout his life had,” he said.
“As he himself told you a few days ago, my beloved husband was suffering from pancreatic cancer, the diagnosis of which reached us a few weeks ago. “Gary fought as hard as he could to cope with the disease, and I’m sure he did so so that our children LuisGa, Joel and Adriana and I were affected as little as possible,” she added.
Cox thanked doctors Edgardo Vélez and Maribel Tirado “as well as the medical team at the Comprehensive Cancer Center for the care they have given him in recent weeks.” Our family will thank you and all the friends who have accompanied us through this great ordeal. be eternally grateful.”
Finally, he addressed the members of the group with which Núñez tried to bring the plenum to important stages in the world.
“Finally, I would like to thank the members of Plena Libre for your love and solidarity. They show once again that we are a large and beloved family, always united and supportive. As you know, Gary’s commitment to the group and our Puerto Rican music was unwavering. We will continue this legacy with the same love and dedication. This will be our tribute to his indelible legacy. The tambourines will continue to sound,” he emphasized.
“We inform all the people who loved him so much that our Gary will be cremated and will invite you to a public act of remembrance and mourning in the coming days. “On my behalf, that of my children and Plena Libre, our thanks,” he concluded.