Officials of the Dominican Republic announced the death of singer Johnny Ventura.

singer died On Wednesday, July 28, his son Jandy revealed the cause of his death at the age of 81.

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Who is Johnny Ventura?

Before being called Johnny, the late artist was born on March 8, 1940 in Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano (Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano) in La Vega.

He is a successful Dominican singer and leader of the Merengue and Salsa band, nicknamed Mayor El Caballo and “Merengue Elvis” by his fans and peers.

His music career began at the age of 16, when he showed himself to some of his friends on a show aired on La Voz de la Alegría (Voice of Happiness, English version). He won the first place.

Johnny subsequently appeared in several devotee shows, including in the La TV busca una estrella (TV is looking for stars) competition, and again won first place.

He eventually won a scholarship and studied music, vocal techniques and expression at the Voice of Dominica radio station.

This allowed him to join the band that showed himself at the La Feria ball. He especially collaborated with Rondón Votau Orchestra and Dominican percussionist Donald Wild.

After recording 12-song LP in the early 1960s, Cuban manager Angel Guinea encouraged Johnny to create his own orchestra.

Johnny followed his recommendation and created the Combo Show, which quickly became an important part of the history of Dominican music.

Johnny was able to travel to the United States with his orchestra, where he quickly became famous.

He won six Latin Music Grammy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2006.

After reaching star status in the music industry, he devoted himself to politics.

He served as the deputy mayor of Santo Domingo for four years from 1994 to 1998, and served as the mayor of the city from 1998 to 2002.

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What was the cause of Johnny Ventura’s death?

Officials of the Dominican Republic declared Johnny dead on July 28, 2021.

His son Jandi revealed the cause of his death.

Jandy Ventura told local media that his father died in the hospital after suffering a severe injury. heart attack At the age of 81.

Little is known about the late singer’s health, even though he is indeed working with coronavirus.

On March 28, 2020, Johnny announced that he had tested positive for Covid and was taken to the hospital.

A few days later, on April 13, 2020, he revealed that he had recovered and tested negative.

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Who is Johnny Ventura’s wife, Nelly Josephina Flores?

Johnny survived, Nelly and their seven children, Jandi, Anna Yahella, Juan Jose, Daisy and Erudi Andrena.

This artist is also the father of Hilda and Virginia del Carmen, who were born from other relationships before marrying Nelly.

Johnny is also the grandfather of 17 children and has 3 great-grandchildren.

Nelly Josefina knows almost nothing, because she enjoys the time away from the spotlight.

As we all know, the couple tied the knot on October 27, 1970, but the beginning of their love story did not go smoothly.

In shared posts On Instagram On their 50th wedding anniversary, Johnny recalled that his father-in-law opposed their union.

Nelly’s father thought that a musician could not be her perfect partner. Unfortunately, her stepmother had the same view.

Allegedly, Nelly’s stepmother said: “I will wait for you in a pot-bellied figure in six months,” implying that their marriage will be short-lived, and she will take the child back to her parents.

This did not prevent the lovebirds from marrying. In the end, Nelly’s parents liked Johnny, and Johnny had been loyal for more than five years.

What did people say after Johnny Ventura’s death?

His death plunged the entire country into grief.

After Johnny’s death, according to NBC News, Representative of the Ministry of Culture Go to twitter Express my deepest sympathy to the singer’s family.

Twitter wrote: “The Ministry of Culture deeply regrets the death of the great Dominican musician Johnny Ventura.”

“During these difficult times, we joined the pain that overwhelmed his family. His legacy will always exist in his songs and Dominican culture.”

Raquel Albaje, First Lady of the Dominican Republic Also tweeted Pay tribute to the late singer in Spanish.

“Today is a very sad day for Merengue and the Dominican Republic,” she wrote. “El Caballo Mayor Johnny Ventura has left us, but his legacy and joy will always be with us.”

“My unity hug for those he loves.”

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