My solidarity hug to your loved ones."Īrbaje added that she and her family will never forget Johnny Ventura's gesture to her own father by visiting him when he was sick in hospital. (Diario Libre/Eddy Vittini) Este miércoles República Dominicana vive uno de sus días más tristes por la sorpresiva muerte del merenguero Johnny Ventura. "Johnny Ventura, El Caballo Mayor, has left us physically, but his legacy and joy will always be with us. Fotografía de archivo del merenguero Johnny Ventura. "Today is a very sad day for merengue and for the Dominican Republic," she tweeted in Spanish. Lleg a la fama en la dcada de los 60 en su pas y poco despus fue uno de los. With a career spanning six decades, Johnny Ventura won six Latin Music Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.Īs news of his death circulates, many fans, fellow Dominican musicians and high profile figures have expressed sadness at Ventura's passing.ĭominican first lady Raquel Arbaje took to Twitter to mourn him. Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, mejor conocido como Johnny Ventura, naci en Santo Domingo el 8 de marzo de 1940. The singer, who was often referred to as the "Elvis of merengue" was known for classics such as "Patacon Pisao," "Pitaste," "El Elevador," and "Merenguero Hasta la Tambora." Tributes Paid to 'Home and Away' Actor Dieter Brummer, Found Dead At 45.
Tributes Paid to Metal Church Singer Mike Howe as He Dies Aged 55.Slipknot Lead Tributes to Joey Jordison, Following Drummer's Death at 46 Este 28 de julio murió el merenguero dominicano Johnny Ventura a los 81 años, la noticia fue confirmada por su hijo Jandy Ventura.The clinic said attempts resuscitation failed, and he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival on Wednesday afternoon. Jandy Ventura added that the Dominican Republic and the world has lost the greatest performer of Merengue music.ĬNN reported that Johnny Venture was taken to the Medical Union Clinic in the city of Santiago after experiencing chest pains and collapsing. "We have our heads held high," he said in quotes translated from Spanish, per CNN.
Speaking to Dominican reporters following his father's death, Jandy Ventura said that the Ventura family are proud of the legacy his father left. Responsable de muchos xitos de Wilfrido Vargas ,Johnny Ventura, Sergio Vargas, Monchy Capricho, Rubby Perez entre otros grandes orquestas y artistas. His legacy will live forever in his songs and Dominican culture." "We join in the pain that overwhelms their families in these difficult times.
"The Ministry of Culture deeply regrets the death of the great Dominican musician Johnny Ventura," they wrote in Spanish. The Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic led the tributes on social media while announcing the sad news of the passing of one of the most popular Dominican artists of all time. The performer, whose given name was Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, died in hospital following a heart attack, his son Jandy Ventura told CNN. Tributes are pouring in for legendary Dominican merengue singer Johnny Ventura, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81.
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