The family of New York Rangers legend Ron Duguay is opening up about his cancer battle, explaining how — along with the help of his girlfriend Sarah Palin — they’ve faced the tragedy together. “He’s ...
Considered an “author’s publisher” at Random House and then Penguin, she cultivated the careers of dozens of celebrated novelists and nonfiction writers. By Sam Roberts Ann Godoff, a percipient editor ...
"We are heartbroken by the passing of an icon whose sound transcended the dance floor and defined an era," read a statement from Colón's label Fania Records Jack Irvin has worked at PEOPLE since 2022.
Innovative composer, vibrant trombonist, bandleader, and salsa visionary Willie Colón has died. On social media yesterday (February 21), his family confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness ...
Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, ...
“While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever," his family shared in a statement. By McKinley Franklin ...
Willie Colón died on Saturday 21 February, his family has confirmed. He was 75. Colón helped define the salsa genre in the 1970s and '80s. Throughout his career, the New York-born musician was ...
Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75. Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced ...
Colon's family released a statement on his social media accounts, saying, in part, "He passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family." CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports. After ...
Salsa legend Willie Colon was known for blending the Puerto Rican music of his parents and grandparents with the jazz of his native New York (Jesus Alcazar) Salsa music icon Willie Colon died on ...
The legendary musician Willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday at the age of 75, his family confirmed in a message posted on his social ...