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Eddie Palmieri dies at 88: Cause of death, top songs, wife, children, and other details
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning pianist and trailblazer of Latin jazz and rumba, has died at the age of 88. Latin pianist and jazz pioneer Eddie Palmieri has died at the age of 88 after prolonged illness.(AFP)
Fania Records confirmed his death Wednesday evening. Palmieri's daughter, Gabriela, told The New York Times that the legendary musician passed away earlier that day at his home in New Jersey following 'an extended illness.'
Palmieri is by five children: daughters Gabriela, Renee, Eydie, Ileana, and son Edward Palmieri II. Iraida Palmieri, his wife of nearly 60 years, passed away in 2014.
His notable tracks include "Bilongo," "Café," "La Malanga," "Vámonos pa'l Monte," and 'Puerto Rico.'
