Music 08.29.16 at 11:20 am

Artists & Entertainers Say Goodbye to Juan Gabriel With Outpouring of Tributes

By Remezcla Estaff

08.29.16 at 11:20 am

2016 has claimed the life of another music icon. Juan Gabriel died at the age of 66 Sunday morning, and the global outpouring of grief is a testament to his life and legacy, one that transcends language barriers and cultural divides. We’ll remember El Divo de Juárez for his inimitable sense of style, his subversion of traditional expressions of masculinity, and his powerful, sweeping ballads. Here’s how the world is mourning the death of the iconic Mexican singer.

1 Carla Morrison

2 Questlove

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Man. The staggering amount of transitioning of our icons is….man. Juan Gabriel. All due respect. The TOP selling Mexican artist. This is a devastating day for music. Devastating.

A post shared by Questlove Froman, (@questlove) on Aug 28, 2016 at 4:05pm PDT

3 Gael Garcia Bernal

Murió Juan Gabriel. Qué dolor, carajo. Las flores interminables hacían que sus canciones continuaran hasta lo grotesco (bello) del amor.
— Gael Garcia Bernal (@GaelGarciaB) August 28, 2016

4 Helado Negro

https://twitter.com/HeladoNegro/status/770064160235323393

5 The Mountain Goats

if you'd never heard of Juan Gabriel before today, take this chance to familiarize yourself with a truly great entertainer
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

if you're unfamiliar with Mexican music, don't give up after just a song or video or two: really take some time. you'll see.
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

the mariachi stuff is my favorite – he brought such cinematic grandeur to singing those tunes, chewing up the scenery –
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

but his pop ballads are also incredible, love songs to last an age. Siempre en mi Mente is all-time. So that is my word –
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

when you see Juan Gabriel trending, if you didn't know his stuff, take a while this week to learn. The world lost a rare talent today.
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

from one of my favorite albums ever, here's Ana Gabriel's homage to Juan Gabriel https://t.co/LfWWLGe9JT
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2016

6 Gustavo Arellano

Whenever I hear #JuanGabriel, I think of my mom and tías playing him nonstop, their temporary release from the machismo of their lives
— GustavoArellano (@GustavoArellano) August 28, 2016

#juangabriel was Latinx before Latinx
— GustavoArellano (@GustavoArellano) August 29, 2016

7 J Balvin

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GRACIAS POR ESE LEGADO TAN HERMOSO AGRADECIDO CON TU PASO POR ESTA TIERRA!!! GRACIAS JUAN GABRIEL 🙏. 🙏🙏 QUE LA LUZ TE ACOMPAÑE

A post shared by J Balvin (@jbalvin) on Aug 28, 2016 at 2:51pm PDT

8 Diego Luna

JUAN GABRIEL! Que tristeza chingao… La última vez que lo vi en un palenque rejuvenecí como 5 años. Nadie como el en el escenario!!
— diego luna (@diegoluna_) August 28, 2016

9 John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival

10 Ednita Nazario

Dios mío, recibe al #DivodeJuárez en Tu Casa en el Reino de los Cielos! #JuanGaPorSiempre Nunca te olvidaré, mi adorado #JuanGabriel ETERNO
— Ednita Nazario (@EdnitaNazario) August 28, 2016

11 Gloria Trevi

No encuentro palabras para consolar a tantas almas, nuestro amor eterno, Juan Gabriel… ya está con Dios!
— GloriaTrevi (@GloriaTrevi) August 28, 2016

12 Perez Hilton

I'm still so emotional over Juanga's death!! Gringos just don't get his impact!! https://t.co/qUybQ3I13t #JuanGaPorSiempre
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) August 29, 2016

13 Oscar de La Hoya

The world lost a #Legend today. Your music will live on forever #JuanGabriel Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family @milliepr
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) August 29, 2016

14 Marc Anthony

Cuando la lluvia cae
Cuando desaparece
Cuando la luna sale
Y cuando el sol se mete #yoterecuerdo descansa en paz Ídolo @soyjuangabriel
— Marc Anthony (@MarcAnthony) August 28, 2016

@MarcAnthony emotional during his #JuanGabriel tribute @RadioCity #NYC pic.twitter.com/fxWT3RCEbY
— Denisse Moreno (@DenisseLauraM) August 29, 2016

15 Bill de Blasio

Saddened to hear of Juan Gabriel’s passing. My heart goes out to his family, friends & fans. His music and generosity live on.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) August 29, 2016

16 Guillermo del Toro

Un maravilloso compositor. Brillante. https://t.co/O9HYss04mK
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) August 28, 2016

17 Gloria Estefan

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Se nos fue el inigualable @juangabrieloficial Un gran talento que ha brindado al mundo un sin fin de melodías inolvidables por décadas! Su voz y sus canciones seguirán llenando nuestros corazones para siempre…😔🌻Que en paz descanse.

A post shared by Gloria Estefan (@gloriaestefan) on Aug 28, 2016 at 9:51pm PDT

18 Bianca Marroquín

Thank you Dear Juan Gabriel for all the live, passion and soul you left us through your music. Thank you for… https://t.co/CNQLuyGD28
— Bianca Marroquín (@biancamarroquin) August 29, 2016