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On October 21, 2025, Paulina Tamayo died at the age of 60 in Ecuador was referred to by the name "La Grande del Ecuador" throughout the whole country. The initial announcements did not contain details of her death, but sources close to the family have cited the reason as respiratory insufficiency, which later led to cardiac arrest. This was sad news to the fans and the music fraternity who recalled her as one of the key players in the traditional music of Ecuador.
She served for over forty years in the Ecuadorian music industry. Her performances and voice made her one of the most respected singers in the country. She had already appeared in public earlier in October in the festivities of the Pasillo Day in Quito, where her performance was hailed by fans.
Her death was a shock to a lot of people since she was active and dedicated to music until her death. According to Ecuadorian media, Tamayo became very ill during her last hours.
Paulina Tamayo's reported cause of death
News outlets in Ecuador, including El-Balad, cited respiratory insufficiency as the cause of death. Although no official certificate has been made public, as of now, respiratory insufficiency, with cardiac arrest as the final fatal moment, has been reported to be the cause of Tamayo's death.
Any general information regarding the cause of death was not disseminated. Her family and management team wanted privacy, and sources close to the family reportedly highlighted respiratory insufficiency as the cause, leading to cardiac arrest.
Paulina Tamayo, as local reports indicate, began to breathe hard the night before, and her condition seemingly declined overnight. More information regarding her condition might be updated publicly as time progresses.
Paulina Tamayo's career, legacy, and public reaction
Paulina Tamayo was one of Ecuador’s most recognized singers. She was famous in her traditional performances in music like pasillo, sanjuanito, and albazo. Her songs, such as the Imploration de amor, Mentiras, and Callecita de amor, are embedded in the national culture of Ecuador. Through her music, she was able to enrich the folk culture of the country among the younger generations.
Following her death, fans, artists, and government officials praised her. Numerous communications referred to her as one of the key figures in Ecuadorian music. According to CNN, the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, and the Minister of Education of Ecuador, Alegria Crespo, also expressed their condolences. Mourning in public was done in Quito and other cities where she had been performing for years. Her songs and interviews were replayed on several radio and television stations as special broadcasts in memory of her.
Ecuadorian cultural organizations also issued statements in recognition of the contribution of Paulina Tamayo to the national music. They claimed that her voice was the soul of Ecuador, and her death created a vacuum in the cultural world.
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