MEXICO CITY \u2014 Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her passing was announced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Associated Press. The state capital of Veracruz will mourn the loss of the iconic singer, who had faced a number of recent health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith deep pain and sadness we confirm the sensitive passing of our beloved \u2018Paquita la del Barrio\u2019 at her home in Veracruz,\u201d the statement said. \u201cShe was a unique and unrepeatable artist who will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of all of us who knew her and enjoyed her music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born Francisca Viveros Barradas, Paquita la del Barrio captivated audiences with songs of heartbreak and betrayal, including anthems like \u201cRata de dos patas\u201d and \u201cTres veces te enga\u00f1\u00e9.\u201d While her fan base was predominantly women, her powerful performances also drew men to her concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt the beginning, many men said \u2018Why would I go, to get shamed? … Now they join the concerts. They go with their girlfriend, their wife and they love it,\u201d Paquita said in a 2016 interview with the AP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A two-time Grammy and Latin Grammy<\/a> nominee, Paquita la del Barrio received recognition from across the industry, including the Billboard Latin Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021, which was presented to her by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n News of her death sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. The Latin Grammys and Apple Music were among the many who took to social media to mourn her passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRIP Paquita la del Barrio, the feminist icon from Mexico who sang what others were afraid to say,\u201d wrote Apple Music on the social platform X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n