Salsa music pioneer, Willie Colon, passed away on Saturday, i.e., on February 21, 2026. His family confirmed the news through a post on social media. Willie was 75 years old, and he was one of the most influential Latino artists of all time, as selected by Billboard Magazine. Willie Colon’s career spanned nearly 6 decades, and he sang mostly in Spanish. He was the trombonist and orchestra leader for songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana. While his family confirmed his passing, his followers have been wanting to know what caused his death at the age of 75.
What was the cause of Willie Colon’s demise?
To mention, no official confirmation about what caused Willie Colon’s passing has been shared till now. However, a report by Mint revealed that other information and reports suggested that he was hospitalised in New York due to respiratory issues. There were no additional details about what happened to Willie Colon, and the name of the illness was not provided as well.
