Armando Manzanero’s family denies his death

Mexico. Singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero “is responding well to treatment,” so the rumor of his death is false, Martha Manzanero Arjona, daughter of the “King of Romanticism” product of his relationship with Efe, told Efe on Saturday. his first wife, María Elena Arjona.

“Thank God he is responding to treatment for COVID-19 and will soon be home,” shared the Yucatecan, who along with her brothers Armando, Maria Elena and Diego left Merida to move to Mexico City, on Mexico.

Manzanero, who turned 85 on December 7, was admitted to an unidentified hospital in the Mexican capital to show symptoms of COVID-19.

Although she was “delicate,” her health improved and her oxygen levels recovered, Martha said.

“Thank God it’s better,” reiterated the youngest daughter of the Manzanero Arjona family.

His children never lost faith, he explained, as they have always considered him “a warrior”, as the singer-songwriter of Yucatecan origin has always “enjoyed good health”.

Although he has been suffering from diabetes for years, he has always been under control, according to the family, so he can still travel to give concerts and record records.

His wife Laura Elena Vila also confirmed this Saturday the improvement of Manzanero.

“My husband is stable and eager to improve,” she said.

With these words, the family cut short the rumors that emerged in the last hours in Merida, capital of Yucatan, indicating the death of Manzanero.

Martha and Laura thanked the displays of affection and prayers from the audience, family and dozens of artists with whom Manzanero has shared the stage and others who have recorded their songs created more than 50 years ago.

Among his most iconic achievements are I adore, My, This afternoon I saw rain, We are boyfriends, With you I learnedí i No, Others.

Throughout his 74-year career, Manzanero has sung with performers from around the world, such as Spaniards Alejandro Sanz, Carmen París, Presuntos Implicados and Miguel Bosé.

Also, with the Cubans Celia Cruz, Halia Maria Mompié and Francisco Céspedes; the Mexicans Luis Miguel, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Pedro Vargas, Estel and Susana Zavaleta, and the Brazilians Roberto Carlos and Ellis Regina.

Just on Friday, December 11, the singer-songwriter was at the inauguration in Yucatan of the Casa Manzanero Museum, which was attended by artists Carlos Cuevas and Coque Muñiz.

“I think I’m being rewarded for life,” Manzanero said in an interview with Efe last October.