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09-04-2025
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Singer Rubby Pérez Dead After Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Club
Originally appeared on E! Online The death toll continues to rise following the roof collapse of a Dominican Republic nightclub. And among the at least 113 people who died after the tragic incident at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo was merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who was performing onstage in the early hours of April 8 as the roof came down, his team confirmed. He was 69. "We sincerely thank you for all the love, support and solidarity we have received in this difficult time for your family, friends and followers," the April 9 statement on Rubby's Instagram said in Spanish. "His musical and human legacy will live forever in our hearts. Peace to his soul." The "Tu Vas a Volar" singer's body was pulled from the rubble by rescuers, the director of Emergency Operations Center Juan Manuel Méndez shared in a press conference ahead of the statement. As rescuers continued their search at the site, resulting in more than 155 people being taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries, Rubby's daughter Zulinka Pérez shared insight into the moments after the roof came down. More from E! Online Michelle Obama Breaks Silence on Barack Obama Divorce Rumors Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright's 3-Year-Old Son Cruz Diagnosed With Autism Kenan Thompson Shares Health Diagnosis After 'Suffering in Silence' for Years "I'm his backup singer—my husband and I are backup singers," Zulinka told local media during an April 8 press conference in Spanish. "My husband covered me, threw himself on top of me, and he got trapped. He told me, 'Get out quickly.' The musicians were able to get out; the bass player is in critical condition; I think he had surgery in the hospital. And one of the saxophone players is dead." Other victims also included former MLB stars Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera, as well as Monte Crisiti governor Nelsy Cruz. Dotel's agent Dan Horwits reflected on his client's life while confirming his death. "His energy, positivity and zest for life were infectious to all who had the pleasure of knowing him," Horowits shared in an April 8 Instagram post. 'It was an honor to represent OD. We pass along our thoughts and prayers to his entire family as well as everyone affected by the tragedy." Following the collapse, which occurred during the set around 1 a.m. local time, the nightclub also issued its own statement. "The loss of human lives leaves us in a state of profound sorrow and grief," the venue wrote on Instagram. "In this difficult moment, our prayers are with each of the affected families. We share their pain as if it were our own, as we, too, are in mourning. We are working fully and transparently with the competent authorities to assist the victims and clarify what happened." For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
At least 113 people dead after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse, authorities say
At least 113 people are known to have died when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed on Tuesday morning, and 155 transfers have been taken to local hospitals, officials said early Wednesday. Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the country's Emergency Operations Center, said in a Wednesday press conference that the Dominican navy and fire service were involved in rescue efforts. Among the victims in the deadly collapse include two former MLB players, Octavio Dotel and Tony Enrique Blanco Cabrera, as well as Nelsy Cruz, governor of the Montecristi province. "His energy, positivity and zest for life were infectious to all who had the pleasure of knowing him," Dotel's agent, Dan Horwits, said in a Tuesday statement. "We pass along our thoughts and prayers to his entire family as well as everyone affected by the tragedy." Méndez on Wednesday also confirmed the death of Rubby Pérez, the popular merengue singer who was performing at the club during the disaster. His body was pulled from the rubble by number of injuries could be much higher than 155, which is the number of ambulance transfers to local hospitals. Authorities said that some of the ambulances took as many as three people at a time. Aneudy Ortiz Sajiun, a Dominican senator, posted an Instagram video showing him and a group of officials praying at the site of the Jet Set Club. The cause of the collapse remains unclear. In 2023, the Jet Set Club said in an Instagram statement that a fire broke out after a power plant was struck by lightning. This article was originally published on
