Colombian music stars who deceased at age 50
Here are 2 famous musicians from Colombia died at 50:
Ignacio Calle
Ignacio Calle (August 21, 1931 Cali-April 5, 1982 Medellín) was a Colombian personality.
He was a journalist, sports commentator, and television presenter. Calle was known for his charismatic personality and witty sense of humor, as well as his extensive knowledge of sports. He was a well-known figure in the Colombian media, having worked for various newspapers, radio stations, and television networks. Calle was also a passionate football (soccer) fan, and he covered several World Cup tournaments throughout his career. He was highly respected in the sports community and is remembered fondly by many Colombians for his contributions to the field of journalism.
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Wilber Varela
Wilber Varela (November 6, 1957 Roldanillo-January 30, 2008 Mérida) was a Colombian personality.
He was known as "Jabón" which translates to "Soap" due to his addiction to cleanliness. Varela was a drug lord and considered to be one of the top drug traffickers in Colombia during his time. He was the leader of the Norte del Valle Cartel, one of the most powerful drug cartels in Colombia, and operated the drug trade in several countries. He was involved in smuggling cocaine into the United States and Europe and was wanted by several law enforcement agencies. In 2004, he was arrested in Venezuela but managed to escape and went into hiding. He was eventually found and killed in a hotel room in Venezuela in 2008. Despite his criminal activities, Varela was also known for his charitable work in his hometown and was seen as a hero by some in his community.
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