the salsa Hector Reyknown in the music industry as “El Guaraguao de la Salsa,” passed away this Wednesday in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
The news was confirmed by his rep, who revealed some details of the unfortunate departure.
“According to the version provided by the manager, Héctor entered a health center in his home country at dawn on January 24 after suffering health problems; however, he didn’t die until the next day,” he reported to Snail News.
So far, the cause of his is unknown. Death.
The reactions were not long in coming. The singer’s friends and followers have expressed their feelings about his death.
“‘I suggest’ Topic I wrote for Hector ReyToday I regret his departure and commemorate him with this song, fly high Hector Reyrip friend,” wrote composer and salsa singer Mimi Ibarra.
“Te Propongo” song I wrote for Héctor Rey, today I regret his departure and I remember him with this song, fly high Héctor Rey, rip friend pic.twitter.com/YnqwKNgu1J
— Mimi Ibarra (@Mimiibarra) January 26, 2023
“The voice of Hector Rey, ‘The Guaragüao of Salsa’. According to some media, he died today in his native Puerto Rico. The romantic salsa classic ‘Te Propongo’, written by Mimí Ibarra, is undoubtedly one of the most memorable songs in her repertoire,” wrote user Juana Peña, who describes herself as a salsa activist on Twitter.
Héctor Rey’s voice, “El Güaragüao de la Salsa”, faded away. According to some media, he died today in his native Puerto Rico. The romantic salsa classic “Te Propongo”, written by Mimí Ibarra, is undoubtedly one of the most famous songs in her repertoire. pic.twitter.com/mq4xOc83sP
— Juana Peña (@Chris_Montz) January 26, 2023
Hector Rey By interpreting great songs like “Todavía”, “Te propongo” and “Ay amor” he managed to become one of the most celebrated salsa exponents of the audience.
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