This Wednesday, February 16, The singer and composer José Enrique passed away in Anzoátegui state Sarabia Rodriguezbetter known as Chelique Sarabia. So far, the causes of death of the historic Venezuelan musician are not known.
The Mayor’s Office of Lechería, Anzoátegui state, confirmed in a brief statement the death of Sarabia. In this sense, she sent her condolences to the family of the successful Venezuelan musician, winner of an honorary Grammy award in 2015.
“The Mayor’s Office of Lechería joins the mourning that seizes the Sarabia Rodríguez family, due to the sensitive death that in life was a singer, musician, composer, poet, publicist, television producer and Venezuelan political advisor,” the statement said.
Similarly, many journalists confirmed on social networks the death of Sarabia and recalled his extensive musical career.
#LAST HOUR | Venezuelan singer and songwriter Chelique Sarabia passed away on Wednesday night #16Feb
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DONORS REQUESTED FOR SARABIA
During the last few weeks it was learned of a worsening of Sarabia’s state of health, since the family requested blood donors of any type. They also specified that those who could help could go to the Anzoátegui Specialty Center.
The news portal Bajo La Lupa stated that Sarabia was infected with COVID-19, a disease that has generated more than 5,500 deaths in the country. Consequently, they requested donors so that the singer could overcome the disease.
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Sarabia was widely recognized for the popular bolero Anxiety, song that catapulted his career during the 50s. He compiled a discography with more than 10 titles and highlighted the theme That man does walk for the presidential campaign of Carlos Andrés Pérez in 1973.
After decades of musical career, the Latin Recording Academy gave him a special award in 2015. On that occasion, he dedicated the recognition to Venezuela and celebrated that the country had “good news”.