Willie Colón, salsa singer and musician, dies aged 75

The musician’s family announced his death in a post on Facebook CultureMusicNewsWillie Colón, salsa singer and musician, dies aged 75The musician’s family announced his death in a post on FacebookBrittany Miller Saturday 21 February 2026 13:01 ESTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoveropen image in galleryMusician Willie Colón’s family announced his death Saturday (Getty Images )Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreWillie Colón, the prominent salsa singer and musician, has died aged 75.Colón’s family announced his death Saturday with a tribute on Facebook.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician, Willie Colón. He passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his beloved family,” the statement underneath an image of the singer read in both Spanish and English. “While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever.”The statement concluded: “Our family is deeply grateful for your prayers and support during this time of mourning. We kindly ask for privacy as we navigate our grief.”open image in galleryMusician Willie Colón’s family announced his death Saturday (Getty Images)More to followMore aboutMusicianDeathJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next