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Legendary musician Rubby Pérez killed in Dominican Republic collapse days after performing in NYC

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Legendary Merengue singer Rubby Perez is among those killed in the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.

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Latin Times
Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse Leaves 18 Dead Amid Merengue Star Rubby Pérez Performance (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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More than 100 people are injured. Many are trapped in the rubble. Among the dead from the tragedy in the Dominican Republic is a governor.
Rolling Stone
Singer Rubby Pérez Hospitalized After Deadly Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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Rubby Pérez is in the hospital following the tragic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that killed at least 44 people.
Los Angeles Times
Singer Rubby Pérez, former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel among many dead in Dominican Republic roof collapse (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel are among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
Entertainment Weekly
2 ex-MLB players, singer Rubby Pérez among dozens killed in nightclub roof collapse (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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After a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic nightclub, 2 ex-MLB players and singer Rubby Pérez were among the dozens killed.
New York Post
Singer Rubby Pérez, who performed at Dominican Republic nightclub during roof collapse, among 98 dead (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who had been performing at the doomed nightclub in the Dominican Republic when its roof collapsed, has died at age 69.
Latin Times
Renowned Merengue Singer Rubby Pérez Dies in Nightclub Tragedy in the Dominican Republic (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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The artist was the main star of the show enjoyed by nightclubgoers. Rubby Pérez was one of the most prominent figures in Dominican merengue.
Entertainment Weekly
Merengue singer Rubby Pérez dies at 69 in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Merengue singer Rubby Pérez has died at 69, as one of 124 victims killed after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
ABC 7 New York
Legendary musician Rubby Pérez killed in Dominican Republic collapse days after performing in NYC (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Legendary Merengue singer Rubby Perez is among those killed in the tragic roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.
The Guardian
Nearly 100 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing at Jet Set club, and municipal governor among dead in Santo Domingo
New York Post
Popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez told fans in NYC he was thrilled to travel to Dominican Republic just days before dying in nightclub roof collapse (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 8, 2025
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Popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez was thrilled to be traveling to the Dominican Republic to escape the New York chill during his final performance in the city, just days before dying when the roof of the nightclub he was playing at collapsed.