Person in history
José José
José José, Mexican musician and singer (born 1948)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2019 · September 28
Their story
Who they were
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz, known professionally as José José was a Mexican singer and actor. Dubbed as "El Príncipe de la Canción", his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that spanned more than four decades. Due to his vocals and popularity, José José was considered by Latin audiences and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Latin singers of his time.
Why this date
José José appears on our September 28 calendar for 2019 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about José José
When did José José die?
September 28 2019.
Who else was born on this day?
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