Antonio Aguilar | Mariachi singer, 88
Mariachi singer and actor Antonio Aguilar, 88, who recorded more than 150 albums and began his acting career during Mexico's Golden Era of cinema, died Tuesday in Mexico City after a battle with pneumonia.
Mariachi singer and actor Antonio Aguilar, 88, who recorded more than 150 albums and began his acting career during Mexico's Golden Era of cinema, died Tuesday in Mexico City after a battle with pneumonia.
Mr. Aguilar recorded with his traditional mariachi group for 50 years and sold more than 25 million records. His hit songs include "Triste Recuerdo," "Albur de Amor," "Gabino Barrera" and "Puno de Tierra." He appeared in 167 films, including The Undefeated starring John Wayne. In 2000, he got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mr. Aguilar's son, singer Pepe Aguilar, is one of Mexico's best-known performers and has been nominated for a Latin Grammy six times.