“He Dreamed Of Dying On A Platform, But He Died In An Empty Bed”: Wife Of Óscar Agudelo

Last Saturday, December 16, terrible news caused sadness among Bolero fans: the talented musician died Oscar Agudelowhich was also called “El Zorzal Criollo”.

At 91, Agudelo left a void in the hearts of Colombians, with songs like “The empty bed” or “Since you left” will only live on in the memories of their followers.

(Also read: Painful loss for Colombia: Famous musician Óscar Agudelo has died.)

The last days of Óscar Agudelo

He talked and laughed a lot (…). He died very happily

His wife, Edith Torres, told Noticias Caracol that she was very happy in the last days before her partner left this world.

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“He talked and laughed a lot. He also sang because he really liked it and played music for him.” He died very happily“Torres said.

However, the manHe always dreamed of dying on a platform, but he died in an empty bed” said the late singer's wife, referring to one of his most famous songs.

(Read more: “I say goodbye and thank you”: Ricardo Arjona announces his resignation and reveals illness).

According to videos shared by the family for the aforementioned media, the singer spent his last days enjoying the company of his loved ones, singing, dancing and having fun. He lived his last birthday smiling.

The memory of Agudelo that shaped his wife's life

It will continue to live on in the hearts of its listeners

Torres was the one Protagonist of a large number of songs that the artist sang. “Since he met me, he sang to me and dedicated 'Everything is love' to me, then he dedicated 'Those your black eyes' to me. He dedicated the last song to me because it had his message and he knew what he was.” “Your hands were what you did,” remembers Agudelo's wife.

The companion and confidant, who had a long relationship with the singer, emphasizes that he left one behind great legacy for Colombia and the world. “His music, his songs. Through them, he will continue to live in the hearts of his listeners,” Torres said.

Agudelo was a symbol of passion and talent to his family and friends. His daughter, Liceth Torres, commented: “Sometimes it was a little strange to see him on stage and say, 'Wow, he's supposed to be my father.'“.

For this reason, his loved ones ask that the music of bygone times, such as the boleros sung by the artist coming from Herveo (a municipality in the north of the Tolima department), is not forgotten and is heard by the youth of today.

Nataly Barrera