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(CNN Spanish) - Not only the music world cries the death of Spanish singer Camilo Sesto.
Politicians, journalists and more, in Spain and Latin American countries, lament the death of the artist.
These are some of the most prominent reactions.
The Spanish singer Raphael fired Camilo Sesto on Twitter, "a great friend of my life." "We were Camilo Sesto, one of the most important voices of music in Spain and Latin America."
Dear wonderful people,
today I am sad. We were Camilo Sesto, one of the most important voices of music in Spain and Latin America. Undisputed idol. Great friend of mine of a lifetime. Good trip dear friend.
We will miss you very much. pic.twitter.com/FYfirElNpx
- RAPHAEL (@RAPHAELartista) September 8, 2019
Mexican musician Aleks Syntek thanked Camilo Sesto “for sharing your talent with us. Rest in peace".
Thank you Camilo Sesto for sharing your talent with us, Rest in peace 🙏🏻
- Aleks Syntek (@syntekoficial) September 8, 2019
The Mexican singer Yuri said that Camilo Sesto's death was "terrible news."
Terrible news! #camilosesto see you forever teacher! https://t.co/ZhLXY2wbBQ @MijaresOficial
- Yuri (@OficialYuri) September 8, 2019
Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carlos Baute sent his condolences to the relatives and loved ones of Camilo Sesto. "There will always be his privileged voice and great songs among us."
There will always be his privileged voice and songs among us, great musical legacy has left us the great @CamiloSesto
My deepest condolences to your relatives and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/7DTyfjYreo
- Carlos Baute (@carlosbaute) September 8, 2019
The Spanish singer-songwriter Rosana dedicated this message for the death of Camilo Sesto: "The great ones leave ... but they stay".
The big ones leave ... but they stay ... Good trip Don Camilo Sesto ... DEP !!! #camilosesto pic.twitter.com/ouYC01Eb7S
- Rosana Arbelo (@RosanaOficial) September 8, 2019
The Spanish singer Pastora Soler said about Camilo Sesto that "I had the honor of meeting a myth, an icon, but also a man with big blue eyes full of humanity and goodness."
A year ago I shared endearing moments with him, I was lucky to join my voice to his powerful and immortal voice! I had the honor of meeting a myth, an icon but also a man with big blue eyes full of humanity and goodness! Good trip teacher #CamiloSesto DEP 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/Zpes7lZmJb
- Pastora Soler (@PastoraSoler) September 8, 2019
The Spanish singer Loquillo said before the death of Camilo Sesto that "any adjective falls short" and that he was "one of the greats of Spanish popular culture".
Any adjective falls short.
One of the greats of Spanish popular culture. https://t.co/xTYm3diQdh
- Loquillo (@LOQUILLOoficial) September 8, 2019
Chilean balladist Andrés de León lamented the death of Camilo Sesto. "What a great sadness, Camilo Sesto for me an incomparable voice and also an incredible composer."
What a great sadness, #camilosesto for me an incomparable voice and also an incredible composer. I grew up listening to it and admiring it since I was little, I have sung his songs forever and his music has been… https://t.co/EkiFKiUX8A
- Andres de Leon (@IamAndresdeLeon) September 8, 2019
There were also reactions in the world of politics to the death of Camilo Sesto.
The president of the acting Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, said that "Spain and all of Latin America lament the loss of Camilo Sesto."
With his genuine voice, as an interpreter and composer, he managed to be one of the most beloved and universal artists. Spain and all of Latin America lament the loss of Camilo Sesto.
My hug to his family and the world of music. Your melodies will always be part of our memory. pic.twitter.com/mqY0OEJHR6
- Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) September 8, 2019
Albert Rivera, leader of the Spanish political party Ciudadanos, lamented the death of Camilo Sesto, “one of our most popular, successful and universal singers” and said “we will always have his art”.
What a sad news the death of Camilo Sesto, one of our most popular, successful and universal singers. I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends and the whole world of Spanish music. We will always have his art. Rest in peace.pic.twitter.com/eC2o9ph8qk
- Albert Rivera (@Albert_Rivera) September 8, 2019
Pablo Casado, president of the Popular Party of Spain, called Camilo Sesto "an excellent composer who leaves us a great legacy and unrepeatable interpretations."
Sad news the death of Camilo Sesto, a privileged and admirable voice; An excellent composer who leaves us a great legacy and unrepeatable interpretations. My condolences to your family, friends and fans. Rest in peace. https://t.co/vMGpz6Q9Dm
- Pablo Casado Blanco (@pablocasado_) September 8, 2019
Meanwhile, Spanish television host Frank Blanco said about Camilo Sesto that he was "lucky enough to meet him and I will never forget his affection and sense of humor."
Very sorry for the death of @CamiloSesto. All my love for your family and friends. I was lucky to meet him and I will never forget his affection and his sense of humor. I am left with the honor of choosing me to present his latest album "Symphonic".
Until forever, great! DEP https://t.co/uDWbWtQA8L pic.twitter.com/YsPcN1QIHV
- Frank Blanco (@Frank_Blanco) September 8, 2019
In Mexico, renowned sports journalist José Ramón Fernández lamented the death of the singer: “A few moments ago the great Spanish singer-songwriter Camilo Sesto died, well known in Mexico and of course in his country. A pity… ”
A few moments ago the great Spanish singer-songwriter Camilo Sesto died, well known in Mexico and of course in his country. A pity ... Rest in Peace.
- José Ramón Fernández (@joserra_espn) September 8, 2019
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