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Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dead at 73

The “Pass Me By” singer entered hospice care earlier this week.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by family,” Rae wrote in the caption. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world, but also a deeply loved husband, father, uncle, and brother whose warmth, humor, and compassion shaped the lives of all who knew him.” Rodriguez was considered one of the great 70s country music stars and one of the first mainstream Hispanic country acts, with six no. His music was a perfect blend of country and Tejano/Mexican influence, largely inspired by his Hispanic upbringing in Texas.

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