Abraham Quintanilla, Music Legend Selena's Father, Dead at 86
Summary
Abraham Quintanilla, father of the famous Tejano singer Selena, passed away at the age of 86. He played a key role in his daughter's musical career and worked to preserve her legacy after her murder in 1995. He also had a musical background and was a protective father-manager for his children's band, Selena y Los Dinos.Key Facts
- Abraham Quintanilla died at age 86 on a Saturday morning.
- He announced his death on social media, but the cause is not yet known.
- Quintanilla started in music with the group Los Dinos in the 1950s.
- He taught music to his kids, forming the family band Selena y Los Dinos.
- Selena became an international music star, thanks in part to Quintanilla's guidance.
- After Selena's 1995 murder, Quintanilla worked to keep her legacy alive.
- He helped create the movie "Selena" and the Netflix series about her life.
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