Mexican singer Francisca Viveros Barradas, widely known as Paquita la del Barrio, has died, according to a statement on the beloved entertainer’s social platforms.
Details about a cause of death were not immediately available. She faced various health problems in recent years.
“With deep pain and sadness, we confirm the sensitive death of our “Paquita la del Barrio” in her home in Veracruz, being a unique and unrepeatable artist,” according to the statement. “At this time of great pain, we respectfully ask all media outlets and the public to give us space and understanding so that his family can grieve in privacy and peace.”
In 2022, she was hospitalized for a pulmonary thrombosis, which affected her mobility and forced her to limit performances.
With a career spanning more than five decades, her music leveled fierce criticism at a culture of aggressive machismo, including her hit “Rata de dos Patas.”
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— Paquita la del Barrio (@paquitaoficialb) February 17, 2025
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