Obituary of Tito Puente

Tito Puente

Tito Puente (born April 20, 1923 in New York City, New York) was a musician, singer-songwriter, and music producer who was best known for dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions, and for most famous song, “Oye Como Va.” died on June 1, 2000 and his death was because of complications from heart valve replacement surgery. He died at age 77.

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Tito Puente Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Puente, Tito
Common Name: Tito Puente
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 20, 1923
Age: 77 (at death)
Also Known As: The King of Latin Jazz, The King of Latin Music, The King of the Mambo, The King of the Timbales, The Musical Pope
Occupations:
Genre: Jazz Music
Active Years: 1946-2000

Religion: Santeria
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Tito's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ernest Anthony Puente Jr.
Father: Ernest Puente
Mother: Ercilia Puente
Spouse/Partner:

Margaret Asencio (married 1963-2000, his death)

Son(s):

Tito Puente Jr.
Richard Puente (1953-2004)

Daughter(s):

Audrey Puente

Death Notice:

Date: June 01 2000 at age 77
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (heart valve replacement surgery)

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter Music Producer Jazz Music Genre American Born on April 20th Born in 1923 Born in New York Died in 2000 Died at age 77 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"Tito Puente's vibrant and impactful life will continue to be celebrated and remembered for generations to come as his passion for music and dedication to his craft left an indelible mark on the Latin music world. (V)"

"Tito Puente was a highly acclaimed Latin jazz musician and bandleader who revolutionized the genre, but unfortunately passed away at the height of his career. (V)"

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