The Puerto Rican percussionist Celso Clementewho conducted the late salsa singer's orchestra Tito Rojasdied of health complications after suffering from, among other things stroke Three weeks ago, several colleagues confirmed in their social networks.
“We would like to thank all relatives, extended families, fellow musicians, friends and followers for all the prayers that they have sent with great faith to our Heavenly Father for our beloved Celso José Clemente Torres and which are a blessing to uplift his soul.” reads part of an image in which more details about the musician's death were revealed.
Clemente Torres died today, Friday, at 3:45 a.m. It was also agreed that details of the funeral would be announced later.
According to his now-widow Jannette Arias, the veteran musician suffered a stroke on November 26, which resulted in him being hospitalized and placed under “special care.”
At this time, Clemente's condition is “stable, but as is well known, recovery and care over the next few days are critical to the restoration of his health.”
After Clemente's death was confirmed, the reactions of his colleagues and acquaintances were not long in coming. The salsa and Caribbean music group Fania All-Stars was among the first to publish a release on the social network Facebook.
“Celso José Clemente Torres, rest in peace,” they said.
They also expressed their condolences on the “Salsa con Estilo” page. “salsaconestilo.com “Deplores the death of Maestro Celso Clemente,” they added.