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The Latin music industry is mourning the passing of Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés, who died at the age of 79 on Tuesday (Nov. 22) in Spain, where he had been under treatment for blood cancer.
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“With great pain and sadness, we regret to inform you that the maestro Pablo Milanés has passed away this morning of November 22 in Madrid,” said the official statement on his verified social media accounts. “We are deeply grateful for all the expressions of affection and support, to all his family and friends, in these difficult times. May he rest in the love and peace that he has always transmitted. He will remain forever in our memory.”
With a trajectory that spanned more than five decades, the Latin Grammy-winning balladeer—who helped found Cuba’s “nueva trova” movement—recorded dozens of albums and hits like “Yolanda,” “Yo Me Quedo” (I’m Staying) and “Amo Esta Isla” (I Love This Island).
On social media, a wave of Latin artists reacted to Milanés’ passing.
“You will live in each of us forever,” Cuban artist Leoni Torres expressed. “Your music and legacy are a great teacher. I thank life for having met you and learning from you. Rest in peace.”
In the comments, Colombian act Diego Torres said: “What sad news! My condolences to his family and loved ones. Maestro Thank you for that legacy of beautiful songs and good music that will remain forever and thank you for inviting me to record on your latest album and for having had the honor of sharing music with you. RIP.”
Regional Mexican artist Alejandro Fernandez wrote, “Thank you for a lot of music and inspiration. May you reach peace and love.”
Below, see reactions from Ricardo Montaner, Alejandro Sanz and many more.
Sintiendo la partida de un grande muy grande. QUERIDO PABLO, que el cielo te reciba cantando y con la alegría de tus canciones que quedan en la eternidad y en nuestros corazones. Luz para ti en este tu viaje. Descansa en paz Pablo Milanés. 💫 pic.twitter.com/CAoU2XQnJ1— Lucero (@LuceroMexico) November 22, 2022
Querido Pablo, me da coraje que te hayas ido pero tanta felicidad que hayas estado. Gracias por tu música#PabloMilanes— Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) November 22, 2022
B. Smyth, born Brandon Smith, has passed away following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was just 28 years old.
The news was shared on the R&B singer’s Instagram page in a video made by his older brother, Denzil, who confirmed that Brandon had passed away Thursday morning (Nov. 17) from respiratory failure caused by his lung disease. According to Mayo Clinic, pulmonary fibrosis occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, making it progressively more difficult to breathe.
“So on behalf of my brother and my family we want to say thank you to all of you for all of your love & support throughout the years,” Denzil captioned the video. “We ask for privacy during these difficult times. We also want to say thank you for all of your prayers.”
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Denzil said in the video that before his brother died, Brandon had asked him to make a video for fans to watch after he passed. According to Denzil, Brandon always talked about how much he and his fans loved each other, and he was always pushing himself to give his fans the best possible content.
“My brother was very excited to see a lot of you create challenges for his latest released single #Twerkoholic part 2,” he wrote in the caption. “While he was in the ICU, it really brought him a big smile to his face.”
Born in Florida, Brandon kicked off his career as an artist in 2012, signing a record deal with Motown Records and releasing his debut single, “Leggo,” with 2 Chainz. He released two EPs and several singles during his career and had entries on a handful of Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
Listen to Denzil’s announcement about the passing of B. Smyth below.