Mexican musicians died in Lung cancer
Here are 2 famous musicians from Mexico died in Lung cancer:
Julio Alemán
Julio Alemán (November 29, 1933 Morelia-April 11, 2012 Mexico City) otherwise known as Julio Aleman or Julio Méndez Alemán was a Mexican actor and singer. His children are called Martín Alemán, Alan Alemán, Mauricio Alemán, Julio Alemán, Jr, Arturo Alemán and Daniel Alemán.
His discography includes: Julio Aleman Con Mariachi.
Throughout his career, Julio Alemán appeared in over 100 films, alongside some of the biggest names in Mexican cinema. He was also a prominent figure in the telenovela industry, starring in numerous popular shows such as "Muchachitas" and "La Paloma". In addition to his acting career, Alemán was also a successful singer, releasing several albums and performing in concerts around the world. He was honored with numerous awards throughout his lifetime, including the prestigious Ariel Award for Best Actor in 1971. Alemán passed away in 2012 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic figures in Mexican entertainment history.
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Freddy Fender
Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 San Benito-October 14, 2006 Corpus Christi) a.k.a. Freddie Fender, Baldemar Huerta, Baldemar Garza Huerta, Fender, Freddy, El Bebop Kid or Scotty Wayne was a Mexican singer, guitarist, musician and actor. His children are called Sonny Fender, Danny Fender, Tammy Fender and Marla Fender.
His albums include 20 Greatest Hits, Are You Ready for Freddy?, Close to My Heart, Interpreta el Rock, Very Best of Freddy Fender, The Freddy Fender Collection, The Best Of, Crazy Cajun Recordings, 20 Golden Greats and The Man from South of the Border. Genres he performed: Rock music, Country, Tejano music and Swamp pop.
Freddy Fender was born as Baldemar Garza Huerta to Mexican immigrant parents in San Benito, Texas. He grew up speaking both English and Spanish and began playing the guitar at a young age. In the 1950s, he joined a local band called The Latinaires and later formed his own band, The Blue Flames.
In the early 1960s, Fender was drafted into the military and served in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he began recording music and scored his first hit in 1959 with the song "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights." He continued to release successful songs throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and "Vaya Con Dios."
Fender also appeared in several films, including a small role in the 1979 cult classic, "The Blues Brothers." In addition to his music career, he opened a Mexican restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the 1980s.
Fender was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Texas Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He passed away in 2006 from lung cancer at the age of 69.
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