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Vicente Fernández, iconic Mexican singer who elevated mariachi music, has died at 81

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According to statements posted by his medical team on his official Instagram account, Fernández had been in and out of the intensive care unit since early August, after suffering a serious fall in his ranch and developing pneumonia.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Fernández was known for hits such as 'El Rey' and 'Lástima que seas ajena.'

  2. KRDO

    Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez passes away at age 81 (opens KRDO)

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    By Sugam Pokharel and Karol Suarez, CNN Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, 81, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, according to a post published on his official Instagram account.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Vicente Fernández, the Mexican Icon and ‘King of Rancheras,' Dead at 81 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Vicente Fernández, the Mexican entertainer whose illustrious career as the “king of rancheras” spanned decades in music and TV, has died, Noticias Telemundo reports. He was 81. “We regret to inform you of his death on Sunday, December 12 at 6:15 a.m.,” a post on the singer’s Instagram page said.

  5. France 24

    Vicente Fernandez, a 'Sinatra' to Mexican fans, dies at 81 (opens France 24)

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    Mexico is in mourning: The revered "king of ranchera music" Vicente Fernandez, winner of nearly a dozen Grammys, died Sunday at 81.

  6. KAGS Bryan

    Vicente Fernández, legendary Mexican singer, dead at 81 (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    A staple in the Latin music world, the 'King of Rancheras' passed away Sunday, according to his social media account.

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernández dies at 81 (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    GUADALAJARA, México -- Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, who had been hospitalized for several months due to a recent fall, died Sunday morning, according to ABC affiliate KABC. The death was confirmed on the singer's Instagram account. He was 81 years old.

  8. NBC News

    Vicente Fernández, Mexico's national treasure, has died (opens NBC News)

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    Vicente Fernández died

  9. KOB 4

    Vicente Fernandez, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81 (opens KOB 4)

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    Fernandez was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys, and inspired a new generation of performers

  10. WMUR

    Revered Mexican singer Vicente Fernández dies at 81 (opens WMUR)

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    Vicente Fernández has earned three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys throughout the course of his career.

  11. Rolling Stone

    Vicente Fernández, Mexican Singer and 'King of Rancheras,' Dead At 81 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Mexican cultural icon recorded more than 50 albums, filmed dozens of movies, and won three Grammys and eight Latin Grammys

  12. CBS News

    Vicente Fernández, iconic Mexican singer who elevated mariachi music, has died at 81 (opens CBS News)

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    According to statements posted by his medical team on his official Instagram account, Fernández had been in and out of the intensive care unit since early August, after suffering a serious fall in his ranch and developing pneumonia.

  13. NPR

    An icon of traditional Mexican music, Vicente Fernández, dies at 81 (opens NPR)

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    Vincente Fernández was largely considered the last living legend of the Mexican ranchera, the style of song deeply rooted in the values and traditions of rural Mexico.

  14. The Week

  15. The Daily Caller

    Grammy-Award Winner Vicente Fernandez Dead At 81 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Noted Mexican musical legend, Vicente Fernandez, died in a hospital in Guadalajara on Sunday according to a message posted on his official Instagram account.

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