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GRAMMY Award winner Flaco Jimenez has died at the age of 86.
The music star died surrounded by his family on July 31.
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Jimenez, who hailed from San Antonio, was known for his Tex Mex and Tejano music.
His death comes just months after being hospitalized over a “medical hurdle.”
“It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father,” his family said.
They said he will be “missed immensely.”
Jimenez’s son, Arturo, said his father’s last words were “I’m tired,” as reported by The San Antonio Express News.
He had celebrated his 86th birthday in March – two months after being admitted to hospital.
In January, his family said that he was on the road to recovery.
Jimenez faced health challenges over the past decade.
In 2014, he had major back operation and the following year, he underwent emergency surgery for a broken hip following a fall at his home.
Doctors put a new joint in Jimenez’s hip after he broke it in two places.
The fall happened just a day after he had finished recording a new album with his brother.
Jimenez was known as “Flaco” because of his skinny appearance and his music career spanned decades.
During his career, he picked up six Grammy Awards.
And, he released more than two dozen albums.
Flaco Jimenez’s death
MUSIC star Flaco Jimenez has died at the age of 86.
“It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father, Flaco Jimenez.” they said.
“He was surrounded by his loved ones and will be missed immensely. Thank you to all of his fans and friends—those who cherished his music.
“And a big thank you for all of the memories. His legacy will live on through his music and all of his fans.
“The family requests privacy during this time of sadness and grievance.”
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In 1987, he won the Grammy in the Best Mexican-American performance category for his album Ay Te Dejo en San Antonio.
He picked up Grammy Awards for songs produced by the Texas Tornados and his solo album in 1996.
Jimenez’s solo album Said and Done prevailed in the Best Tejano Music Performance category.
In 2015, he won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award.
Jimenez also received the National Medal of Arts, which is handed out by the US Government.
Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee are among the stars that have received the National Medal of Arts.
In his final years, Jimenez won awards such as the Hohner Lifetime Award and an Ameripolitan achievement.
And, away from the music scene, Jimenez owned a taco stand.
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