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Beloved Mexican composer Armando Manzanero dead at 85

Iconic singer dies of COVID-19 complications
Beloved Mexican composer Armando Manzanero dead at 85
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Beloved Mexican composer Armando Manzanero has died of complications from COVID-19.
Beloved Mexican composer Armando Manzanero dead at 85
Posted at 8:54 AM, Dec 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-28 09:54:48-05

Beloved Mexican singer and composer Armando Manzanero has died today at the age of 85.

Several media reports indicate Manzanero died of complications from COVID-19.

Manzanero composed more than 400 bolero songs and ballads, including "Somos Novios," "Esta Tarde Vi Llover," "Contigo en la Distancia," and many more.

We'll have more on his passing as we learn about it.

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