Jimenez was surrounded by family members when he died, based on household.
SAN ANTONIO — Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez has died on the age of 86, his household shared on social media.
Jimenez, a San Antonio native, continued to carry out nicely into his 80s, together with at native occasions just like the Tejano Conjunto Competition. The influential accordionist helped unfold the wealthy heritage of South Texas, successful a number of Grammys within the course of—together with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
He was briefly hospitalized this previous January.
Jimenez’s household posted about his dying to social media late Thursday evening. The household wrote he was surrounded by family members when he died.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we share tonight the lack of our father, Flaco Jimenez,” the household introduced. “He was surrounded by his family members and can be missed immensely.”
The household shared their gratitude together with his followers who cherished and had been moved by his music.
“Thanks to all of his followers and buddies—those that cherished his music,” the household added. “And an enormous thanks for the entire reminiscences. His legacy will stay on by means of his music and all of his followers.”
Jimenez’s household is requesting privateness throughout this time of mourning.
That Fb put up collected greater than 850 feedback in lower than an hour Thursday evening, largely from followers sending condolences to the household whereas others paid tribute to Jimenez’s legacy.
“A legend that represented Tejano music and the gente,” wrote one Fb consumer.
