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Ecuadorian singer Paulina Tamayo has passed away at the age of 60. The news was announced on her official Instagram account with the statement:
"The Grande of Ecuador, a legend of our music, leaves us a legacy that will live on forever. Her voice remains in the heart of an entire nation. Thank you for everything, eternal Paulina, forever La Grande del Ecuador."
The cause of her death has not been disclosed as of now.
Paulina de las Mercedes Tamayo Cevallos, popularly known as Paulina Tamayo, was also famous with the title of La Grande del Ecuador. She began singing at a very early age. Soon after, she joined film actor Ernesto Albán's company. As a child, Paulina Tamayo performed across Latin America, sharing Ecuador’s music with many. She also did collaborations with famous artists, including Rocio Durcal and Juan Gabriel.
What were the famous songs of Paulina Tamayo?
Paulina Tamayo released her first album, Colección de Oro, in 1979. She performed across Latin America, the U.S., and Canada, sharing stages with famous artists while earning recognition for her music and talent worldwide.
Some of her most famous songs are Morena la ingratitud, Nuestro Secreto, Amor olor, and Parece Mentira. Paulina had over 78,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. The singer also released multiple singles this year on the platform, some of which include Mi Plegaria and El Abrazo de Mi Madre. An album was also uploaded to her Spotify profile this year titled Fiesta A Lo Grande.
According to her son’s statement, the funeral for Paulina, "La Grande del Ecuador," will be held at the National Theater of the House of Ecuadorian Culture from October 21 until October 22.
He also remembered his mother following her death with the caption:
"The love of my life, my role model, my inspiration and my greatest pride. Your voice, your art and your light will remain forever in the history of Ecuador, but above all, in the hearts of those who had the privilege of loving you. Thank you for so much, for your endless surrender, for your strength and for teaching me that life is sung with the soul."
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