Person in history

Juan Gabriel

Juan Gabriel, Mexican singer and songwriter (born 1950)

Life at a glance

Died
2016 · August 28

Their story

Who they were

Juan Gabriel, Mexican singer and songwriter (born 1950)

Why this date

Juan Gabriel appears on our August 28 calendar for 2016 as a death entry.

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Questions about Juan Gabriel

When did Juan Gabriel die?

August 28 2016.

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