Paquita la del Barrio dies in Veracruz at the age of 77

Paquita la del Barrio, icon of Ranchera Music, died on February 17, 2025 in Veracruz.

Her departure shocked the public and the music industry, leaving an unforgettable legacy.

Topics such as ‘Two -legged rats’ and ‘Blank check’ made her a reference of the genre.

In recent years, her health deteriorated for various medical complications.

The health problems that marked their last years

One of its main conditions was a problem in the sciatic nerve, which caused strong pain.

This forced her to appear sitting in several of her concerts due to the difficulty of walking.

He also faced pulmonary complications that led her to be hospitalized several times.

In 2022, she worried her followers after being admitted emergency for pneumonia.

Although she managed to recover, her health was never the same again.

Despite her health problems, Paquita continued to present herself with the support of her team.

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In April 2023, at the Texcoco palenque, she had to receive help to stay on stage.

The pain in her legs and tiredness made it difficult for her to continue with her musical career.

However, her love for music promoted her to continue until the end.

So far, an official medical reason for her death has not been revealed.

Her family and representatives asked for respect at this difficult moment.

In social networks, followers and artists have expressed their sadness and recognition.