On Aug. 9, 1998, salsa singer Frankie Ruiz died in a New Jersey hospital of liver failure after a long struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. He was 40 years old. Thus, Ruiz became another example of the salsero as tragic figure, joining such other tropical artists as Hector Lavoe and Felipe Pirela.
Did Frankie Ruiz have children?
Frankie Ruiz, Jr.
Frankie Ruiz/Children
Who is Frankie Ruiz father?
Francisco Torresola
Frankie Ruiz/Fathers
Who was Frankie Ruiz wife?
As his career centered around music studios, Ruiz moved to Florida with Judith Ruiz and their son Frankie Ruiz, Jr.
Is Frankie Ruiz still alive?
Deceased (1958–1998)
Frankie Ruiz/Living or Deceased
What year Frankie Ruiz died?
August 9, 1998
Frankie Ruiz/Date of death
Where is Frankie Ruiz buried?
Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum, Fair Lawn, NJ
Frankie Ruiz/Place of burial
Where was Frankie Ruiz from?
Paterson, NJ
Frankie Ruiz/Place of birth
How did Rey Ruiz become famous?
Biography. Rey Ruiz demonstrated a lot of interest in becoming a salsa singer since he was a small child. Aside from an apparently normal childhood, Ruiz made his debut as a performer at a very young age; he was often showcased on Cuban television as a child, singing typical children’s songs.
Who is Reinerio Ruiz?
Rey Ruiz (Reinerio Ruiz born June 21, 1966 in La Lisa, Havana, Cuba) is a salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe and among Hispanic music fans in the United States .
What is the name of Ruiz’s fourth album?
In 1996, with the collaboration of famed Colombian songwriter Omar Estefano and of Ricardo Quijano, Ruiz released his fourth consecutive platinum album, named “Destino” (“Destiny”). One of the most publicly acclaimed songs in that album was “Miénteme Otra Vez” (“Lie to me Again”).
