EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Beloved Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, according to a statement shared on Monday, Feb. 17, on her official Instagram account.
“With deep pain and sadness, we confirm the sensitive death of our beloved ‘Paquita la del Barrio’ in her home in Veracruz, being a unique and unrepeatable artist who will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of all of us who knew and enjoyed her music,” read part of the statement.
Paquita, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was best known for her songs “Rata De Dos Patas,” “Tres Veces Te Engañe,” “Taco Placero,” and more.
There’s no word yet in how she died.
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