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Spanish musicians died when they were 42

Here are 1 famous musicians from Spain died at 42:

Ramón Franco

Ramón Franco (February 2, 1896 Ferrol-October 28, 1938 Mediterranean Sea) also known as Ramon Franco or Ramón Franco y Bahamonde Salgado Pardo de Andrade was a Spanish politician and pilot.

Ramón Franco played a prominent role in the Spanish Civil War and was a supporter of Francisco Franco's nationalist movement. He also came to fame for being the first person to fly non-stop from Spain to South America, completing the feat in 1926. Ramón Franco's political views often put him at odds with his brother, General Francisco Franco, who eventually became the ruler of Spain. Despite their differences, Ramón played a key role in the nationalist movement and was appointed Minister of Marine in the Franco government before his death in the aviation accident.

He died as a result of aviation accident or incident.

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