Guatemalan music stars who deceased at age 60

Here are 2 famous musicians from Guatemala died at 60:

Ramiro de León Carpio

Ramiro de León Carpio (January 12, 1942 Guatemala City-April 16, 2002 Miami) a.k.a. Ramiro de Leon Carpio was a Guatemalan personality.

He served as the President of Guatemala from 1993 to 1996, following the resignation of Jorge Serrano Elías. Prior to his presidency, de Leon had served as Guatemala's Attorney General and had made a name for himself as a fierce anti-corruption crusader. During his presidency, de Leon won widespread support from the Guatemalan public for his efforts to root out corruption and promote transparency in government. He was also known for his efforts to negotiate an end to the country's long-running civil war, though his efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. After leaving office, de Leon continued to play an active role in Guatemalan political life and was widely respected for his integrity and commitment to democracy. He passed away in 2002 at the age of 60.

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José Milla y Vidaurre

José Milla y Vidaurre (August 4, 1822 Guatemala City-September 30, 1882 Guatemala City) otherwise known as Jose Milla y Vidaurre was a Guatemalan writer and novelist.

He was one of the most important and influential literary figures in Central America during the 19th century. Throughout his career, Milla y Vidaurre published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including historical novels, poetry, and essays.

His most famous work, "El Güegüense," is a novel that is widely regarded as one of the most important literary works in Guatemalan history. The novel tells the story of a man who struggles against social injustice and political corruption in Guatemala during the mid-19th century.

In addition to his literary achievements, Milla y Vidaurre was also involved in politics and served as a government official and ambassador to several European countries. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks throughout his life, he remained committed to his writing and his country, and remains a beloved figure in Guatemalan history to this day.

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