Mexican music superstar Juan Gabriel died in Santa Monica Sunday from a suspected heart attack, according to media reports.
The site reports the 66-year-old Gabriel — whose real name is Alberto Aquilera Valadez — was pronounced dead at an unspecified residence in Santa Monica, and that no foul play was suspected.
Gabriel performed a two-hour set at the Los Angeles Forum Friday night as part of his “MeXXico Es Todo Tour.” He was scheduled to perform Sunday in El Paso, Texas, according to the tour’s Ticketmaster website.
The death was first reported by TMZ.
–City News Service