Minute by minute: Vicente Fernández dies at 81

2021-12-13T15:15:59.905Z

Vicente Fernández, a music legend in Mexico, died this Sunday at the age of 81, in a hospital in the city of Guadalajara.

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2 hours ago

What impact does Vicente Fernández's music leave and what will happen to the new genres?

Vicente Fernández's music connects Mexicans abroad 2:19

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AMLO remembered Vicente Fernández

The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, recalled this Monday to Vicente Fernández and sent his condolences during the usual press conference he gives from the headquarters of the Mexican government.

"We express, we express our condolences to family, friends, supporters, followers of Vicente Fernández, a symbol of the ranchera song, a popular singer known in Mexico and abroad," said AMLO.

11 hours ago

Alex Fernández remembers how his grandfather, "Chente", launched him as a singer

Vicente Fernandez launched his grandson Alex as a singer 2:30

12 hours ago

Yuri on Vicente Fernández: the world has lost an iconic artist

Yuri mourns the death of Vicente Fernández 4:24

13 hours ago

Joe Biden: The music world has lost an icon

US President Joe Biden posted a message on his Twitter account after the death of Vicente Fernández.

“The world of music has lost an icon.

Vicente Fernández's music created memories for millions.

We send our condolences to his family and to all who loved him.

Vicente will be remembered for generations to come, ”he said.

The music world has lost an icon.

The music of Vicente Fernández created memories for millions.

We send our condolences to his family and all those who loved him.

Vicente will be remembered for generations to come.

- President Biden (@POTUS) December 13, 2021

13 hours ago

Tribute to Vicente Fernández begins in Jalisco;
his coffin entered the VFG Arena accompanied by his mariachi

By Marlon Sorto

Credit: Foro TV

This Sunday began in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, the tribute to the singer Vicente Fernández.

Images from Foro TV - CNN affiliate - showed the moment when the artist's coffin entered the VFG Arena accompanied by his mariachi and with the song "El Rey" in the background.

Subsequently, Fernández's children and grandchildren stood guard by one side of the coffin, while the mariachi began to sing the artist's hits.

Credit: Foro TV

Minutes later, the audience present applauded and chanted the name of María del Refugio 'Cuquita' Abarca, Fernández's wife, who was next to the coffin.

Alejandro Fernández began shortly after to sing his father's songs.

Credit: Foro TV

14 hours ago

This is how Mexican sports remembered Vicente Fernández

This is how Mexican sports remembered Vicente Fernández 1:34

15 hours ago

Follower of Vicente Fernández remembers that he always sang to the Virgin of Guadalupe

15 hours ago

PHOTOS: Vicente Fernández's hearse heading to Los 3 Potrillos ranch

Credit: ULISES RUIZ / AFP via Getty Images

16 hours ago

4 great concerts by Vicente Fernández that became an album

By Uriel Blanco

Credit: VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images

December 12 was already a special date for many Mexicans for the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Now, a legend of national music has just made it even more significant.

Although his career extends to the world of cinema, Vicente Fernández leaves behind an unattainable heritage in the musical aspect: he recorded more than 300 songs, sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, won three Grammys and eight Latin Grammys.

In those dozens of albums, there are some that are born from unforgettable live concerts, among which four stand out.

Find out what they are here.

17 hours ago

His memory remains in our hearts, says a fan of "Charro" in Honduras

This is how Central America remembers Vicente Fernández and his musical legacy 3:19

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The atmosphere in Garibaldi Square

The Plaza de Garibaldi in Mexico City is known as the Plaza de los Mariachis.

Mexicans are expected to come to remember "Charro de Huentitán" with some of his most representative songs such as "For your damned love" and "For women like you."

Javier Merino from Zona Pop CNN shows us what happened from that place.

17 hours ago

Followers sing and cry while waiting for Vicente Fernández's body at the gates of Los 3 Potrillos ranch

Fans sing while waiting for the arrival of Vicente Fernández's body 2:21

18 hours ago

Son of Vicente Fernández: There were so many prayers that Our Lady of Guadalupe took him away today

Son of Vicente Fernández: Our Lady of Guadalupe took him away 0:25

19 hours ago

Vicente Fernández's body is taken to the VFG arena

According to relatives, this Sunday from 5 pm local time, the doors of the ranch and the VFG arena will open, with space for more than 15,000 attendees, where the icon of ranchera music will be watched.

Vicente Fernández's body is transferred to the arena VFG 3:52

19 hours ago

The Grammys fire Vicente Fernández

Vicente Fernández on September 18, 202 in California.

Credit: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

“It is with great regret that we bid farewell to Vicente" Chente "Fernández, the legendary performer of regional Mexican music and cultural icon," says a joint statement from the Latin Recording Academy and the Recording Academy.

In the message he reviewed his achievements in music, which includes multiple Grammy Awards and his latest record works with other figures of ranchero music.

It is with great regret that we say goodbye to Vicente "Chente" Fernández, the legendary performer of regional Mexican music and cultural icon.

For more than 60 years, the singer, producer and actor brought the traditions of his country to audiences around the world… https://t.co/yJRsIO4nQu pic.twitter.com/8KsrSYoNG5

- The Latin Recording Academy / Latin GRAMMYs (@LatinGRAMMYs) December 12, 2021

19 hours ago

The problems Vicente Fernández suffered after his fall in August

The problems Vicente Fernández suffered after his fall in August 1:54

20 hours ago

Gabriel Roa: What a beautiful day you chose to leave

Vicente Fernández's friend: What a beautiful day he chose to leave 2:36

"The Blessed Virgin of Guadalupe came for him, she accompanied him in this trance at 6:15 in the morning, wrapped him in her sacred mantle and took him away. What a blessed day for Vicente", is the reflection of the announcer Gabriel Roa , who was a friend of Vicente Fernández.

20 hours ago

Fans of “Chente” sing their greatest hits in Los Angeles

Death of Vicente Fernández leaves his fans heartbroken in Los Angeles 6:22

21 hours ago

Emilio Estefan: Vicente Fernández leaves an incredible legacy of love and pride

Emilio Estefan remembers how he met Vicente Fernández 7:36

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Vicente Fernández and the most iconic songs he performed with his children, grandchildren and other artists

Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images for LARAS

Throughout his more than 50-year career, the Mexican singer Vicente Fernández shared his talent with prestigious artists.

These are some of the collaborations:

Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "My dear old man"
Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "Love of the two"
Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "I will not return"
Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "Sorry"
Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "Dove dear"
Vicente Fernández Jr., Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "Al Mayor de Los Fernández"
Vicente Fernández Jr. and Vicente Fernández - "Let's Take Care of Her More"
Alejandro Fernández, Alex Fernández and Vicente Fernández - "The Defeat / Return, Return"
José José and Vicente Fernández - "For the whole year"
José Alfredo Jiménez and Vicente Fernández - "Your Memory and I"
Ana Gabriel and Vicente Fernández - "With the Same Heart"
Antonio Aguilar and Vicente Fernández - "Roads To Guanajuato"
Yuri and Vicente Fernández - "Four Lives"
Angélica María and Vicente Fernández - "You are not going to believe"
Pedro Vargas and Vicente Fernández - "I want to see"
Roberto Carlos and Vicente Fernández - "Although They Pay Badly"
Javier Solís and Vicente Fernández - "Lie Lie"
Celia Cruz and Vicente Fernández - "Your Voice"
Celia Cruz and Vicente Fernández - "The King"
Tony Bennet and Vicente Fernández - "Return to Me"

21 hours ago

Alejandro Sanz: "The history of Mexican music will always bear your name, Vicente"

About the death of Vicente Fernández, the singer Alejandro Sanz wrote that it was a "sad day."

"The history of Mexican music will always bear your name, Vicente, my friend, you are and will be THE KING forever."

Sad day, without words.

The history of Mexican music will always carry your name Vicente, friend, you are and will be THE KING forever.

Your legacy will be history.

My hug to all of you.

#DEP pic.twitter.com/krW3IWAgmv

- Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) December 12, 2021

22 hours ago

What Vicente Fernández said in his last interview

What Vicente Fernández said in his last interview 10:58

The magazine Caras had the last interview that the Mexican singer Vicente Fernández gave.

The editorial director María del Mar Barrientos spoke about the facets of "Don Chente's father and grandfather" that they could observe during the visit to the ranch for that occasion, in addition to the good humor he showed during the conversation.

22 hours ago

5 phrases by Vicente Fernández to remember his legacy

Credit: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

The idol of ranchera music will not only be remembered for the lyrics of his songs, which are part of the Mexican collective memory, but also for the phrases and sayings throughout his career.

"As long as you don't stop clapping, I won't stop singing"

This is one of the most popular phrases of Vicente Fernández and that he used to say to the public during his concerts.

Also when the press asked him about his departure from the stage.

Know the other phrases.

22 hours ago

In which movies did the "charro de Huentitán" act?

Credit: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

It is clear that the music made Vicente Fernández transcend in a unique way: he recorded more than 300 songs, sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, won three Grammys and eight Latin Grammys.

Despite this, the "charro de Huentitán" was also widely known for his presence in the world of cinema, and in it he acted in several films.

Can you imagine how many?

According to the IMDb site, Vicente Fernández has credits as an actor in 34 films, and appears in two more, although without credits.

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PHOTOS |
The career and life in images of Vicente Fernández:

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Vicente Fernández, one of the greatest exponents of Mexican music, died this Sunday at the age of 81.

Here he is seen wrapped in the flag of Mexico, in what was his last concert, "Un azteca en el Azteca", in 2016. We present you some of the images of his career and life.

(Photo: Instagram @_vicentefdez) →

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Vicente Fernández and María del Refugio Abarca, who were married in the 1960s (Photo: Instagram @_vicentefdez)

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The Mexican singer at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in November 1998. (Photo: HECTOR MATA / AFP via Getty Images)

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Vicente Fernández holds two trophies, one of them for the Legend Award and the other for Best Ranchero Album "Más Con El Número Uno", in the third edition of the Latin Grammys, on September 18, 2002. (Photo: LEE CELANO / AFP via Getty Images)

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Alejandro Fernández, center, who was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, poses with his mother María del Refugio Abarca Villasenor and father Vicente Fernández on December 2, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

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Mexican singer Vicente Fernández drinks brandy during a press conference on February 17, 2009, in Bogotá, Colombia.

(Photo: MAURICIO DUENAS / AFP via Getty Images)

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Vicente Fernández at the opening ceremony at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

(Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

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Vicente Fernández visits the then president of Venezuela Hugo Chávez, on September 12, 2012. (Photo: JUAN BARRETO / AFP / GettyImages)

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Vicente Fernández with a large part of his family on Father's Day 2018. (Photo: Instagram @_vicentefdez)

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Vicente Fernández (center) with his grandson Alex Fernández (left) and his son Alejandro Fernández (right) during the 20th Latin Grammys on November 14, 2019 (Photo: Kevin Winter / Getty Images for LARAS)

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Image of Vicente Fernández's family that the same singer uploaded to his social networks to celebrate Mother's Day.