Grammy-nominated salsa musician Willie Colon passed away on Saturday morning. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family through a social media post. However, the cause of death has not been revealed.
Fans and industry colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to Willie Colon. He was best known for his work in films like Chef, Carlito's Way, Deep Water and Street Kings.
Willie Colon dies at 75: Family issues statement
Willie Colon's family shared an official statement on the musician's Facebook page. The statement read, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician, Willie Colon. He passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his loving family (sic)."
It further added, "While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever. Our family is deeply grateful for your prayers and support during this time of mourning. We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate our grief (sic)." Take a look below:
Singer Ruben Blades, who worked with Willie on the album Siembra, expressed his grief and shared a note on Instagram. In his post, he wrote, "WILLIE COLON Acabo de confirmar lo que me resistÍa a creer: Willie Colón efectivamente ha fallecido. To his wife Julia, his children, family and loved ones I send my condolences. Later and calmly I will write about Willie and his vital and important musical legacy. Rubén Blades February 21, 2026 (sic)."
Willie Colon's famous works
Born on April 28, 1950, in the Bronx, Willie Colon created 40 productions that have sold over 30 million records worldwide. According to IMDb, his album Asalto Navideño and his collaboration with Rubén Blades, Siembra, are among the best-selling albums of all time in this genre.
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