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Willie Colón, legendary Nuyorican salsa icon, dead at 75

date Feb 21, 2026

willie Colón, one of the most iconic figures in salsa and the Nuyorican salsa movement, died at the age of 75. his family confirmed in a message posted on his social media accounts. "he departed peacefully this morning, surrounded by his loving family," the statement reads.

Source: nbcnewyork.com

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