Abraham Quintanilla, father of singer Selena, died this Saturday, December 13, at the age of 86, according to his son known as AB Quintanilla.
In the post he shared on his official Instagram account, he expressed his grief over this loss that has filled his family with sadness. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my father passed away today,” he wrote.
For now, the exact cause of death of the music producer is unknown.
Users on social media quickly shared messages to mourn the news. Some comments left for Abraham Quintanilla’s son included: “My deepest condolences, AB! 😢 May the great Mr. Abraham Quintanilla rest in peace. A hug to the whole family,” “Stay strong and resilient for everyone.”
Others said: “My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May God give you the strength and wisdom to cope with this loss.”
Who Was Abraham Quintanilla?
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur, best known for being the father and manager of the legendary Tejano music singer, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
He was born on February 22, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
His musical career began long before his daughter’s fame. In the 1950s and 1960s, he was a member of the rock and roll and Tejano music group Los Dinos.
However, his greatest legacy was forged when, in the early 1980s, he boosted his children’s careers by reforming the group under the name Selena y Los Dinos.
In this new project, Selena was the lead vocalist, accompanied by her siblings, A.B. on bass and Suzette on drums. Quintanilla took on the role of manager, mentor, and strict guide, leading the band until Selena became the acclaimed “Queen of Tejano Music” before her tragic death in 1995.
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