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10-04-2025
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Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse
Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69. Know for songs such as 'Volveré,' 'El Africano' and 'Tu Vas a Volar," Pérez devoted his long career to merengue, the signature musical style of the Dominican Republic. It earned him the title, 'the highest voice in merengue,' despite it being his second career choice. Born on March 8, 1956, in Haina, Pérez aspired to be a baseball player, but those dreams came to an halt when his right leg was injured in a car accident. Pérez eventually found solace in the guitar and started his musical career in the 1970s. He made his debut as part of Los Pitagoras del Ritmo. In 1989, Pérez joined Wilfrido Vargas' orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to launch his solo career in 1987. In 2022, Pérez released his latest album, 'Hecho Esta.' His albums have gone gold and platinum in Venezuela and earned him the Orchestra and Merengue of the Year honors at the Soberano Awards, the Dominican music awards. Following news that Pérez was one of the victims of the collapse, Vargas released a statement saying you can never really say goodbye to an artist like Pérez whose 'legacy transcends time and space.' 'His voice, powerful and full of life will continue to resonate in every corner of our Dominican Republic and beyond,' Vargas said. 'Rubby was not just a singer; he was a symbol of courage, passion and artistic excellence.' Days before the collapse, was in New York City. At what would be his last performance in the U.S., he told fans he was exited to be traveling to Santo Domingo. A public funeral service was held for Pérez on Thursday in Santo Domingo's National Theater. 'He was a beloved man,' Martitza Martinez, 75, said in Spanish of Pérez, adding that she had attended three of his parties in the Dominican Republic, in part because her cousin was his car mechanic. 'Performing live, he was excellent.' Martinez joined other mourners Thursday outside the United Palace theatre where Pérez had once performed in Washington Heights, the center of the Dominican diaspora in New York City. Across from the palace, a poster of Pérez was taped to a tree, framed between Dominican flags above and candles below that bore the images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. ___ Associated Press reporter Cedar Attanasio contributed.
The Independent
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse
Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69. Know for songs such as 'Volveré,' 'El Africano' and 'Tu Vas a Volar," Pérez devoted his long career to merengue, the signature musical style of the Dominican Republic. It earned him the title, 'the highest voice in merengue,' despite it being his second career choice. Born on March 8, 1956, in Haina, Pérez aspired to be a baseball player, but those dreams came to an halt when his right leg was injured in a car accident. Pérez eventually found solace in the guitar and started his musical career in the 1970s. He made his debut as part of Los Pitagoras del Ritmo. In 1989, Pérez joined Wilfrido Vargas' orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to launch his solo career in 1987. In 2022, Pérez released his latest album, 'Hecho Esta.' His albums have gone gold and platinum in Venezuela and earned him the Orchestra and Merengue of the Year honors at the Soberano Awards, the Dominican music awards. Following news that Pérez was one of the victims of the collapse, Vargas released a statement saying you can never really say goodbye to an artist like Pérez whose 'legacy transcends time and space.' 'His voice, powerful and full of life will continue to resonate in every corner of our Dominican Republic and beyond,' Vargas said. 'Rubby was not just a singer; he was a symbol of courage, passion and artistic excellence.' Days before the collapse, was in New York City. At what would be his last performance in the U.S., he told fans he was exited to be traveling to Santo Domingo. A public funeral service was held for Pérez on Thursday in Santo Domingo's National Theater. 'He was a beloved man,' Martitza Martinez, 75, said in Spanish of Pérez, adding that she had attended three of his parties in the Dominican Republic, in part because her cousin was his car mechanic. 'Performing live, he was excellent.' Martinez joined other mourners Thursday outside the United Palace theatre where Pérez had once performed in Washington Heights, the center of the Dominican diaspora in New York City. Across from the palace, a poster of Pérez was taped to a tree, framed between Dominican flags above and candles below that bore the images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. ___ Associated Press reporter Cedar Attanasio contributed.
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse
Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69. Know for songs such as 'Volveré,' 'El Africano' and 'Tu Vas a Volar,' Pérez devoted his long career to merengue, the signature musical style of the Dominican Republic. It earned him the title, 'the highest voice in merengue,' despite it being his second career choice. Born on March 8, 1956, in Haina, Pérez aspired to be a baseball player, but those dreams came to an halt when his right leg was injured in a car accident. Pérez eventually found solace in the guitar and started his musical career in the 1970s. He made his debut as part of Los Pitagoras del Ritmo. In 1989, Pérez joined Wilfrido Vargas' orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to launch his solo career in 1987. In 2022, Pérez released his latest album, 'Hecho Esta.' His albums have gone gold and platinum in Venezuela and earned him the Orchestra and Merengue of the Year honors at the Soberano Awards, the Dominican music awards. Following news that Pérez was one of the victims of the collapse, Vargas released a statement saying you can never really say goodbye to an artist like Pérez whose 'legacy transcends time and space.' 'His voice, powerful and full of life will continue to resonate in every corner of our Dominican Republic and beyond,' Vargas said. 'Rubby was not just a singer; he was a symbol of courage, passion and artistic excellence.' Days before the collapse, was in New York City. At what would be his last performance in the U.S., he told fans he was exited to be traveling to Santo Domingo. A public funeral service was held for Pérez on Thursday in Santo Domingo's National Theater. 'He was a beloved man,' Martitza Martinez, 75, said in Spanish of Pérez, adding that she had attended three of his parties in the Dominican Republic, in part because her cousin was his car mechanic. 'Performing live, he was excellent.' Martinez joined other mourners Thursday outside the United Palace theatre where Pérez had once performed in Washington Heights, the center of the Dominican diaspora in New York City. Across from the palace, a poster of Pérez was taped to a tree, framed between Dominican flags above and candles below that bore the images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rubby Pérez Hospitalized After Club Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic: ‘He Was Found Singing'
Rubby Pérez has been hospitalized following the deadly roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic, where he was performing early on Tuesday (April 8). The 69-year-old Dominican merengue singer — known for Billboard hits such as 'Tu Vas a Volar,' 'Enamorado de Ella' and '15,500 Noches' in collaboration with Romeo Santos, Toño Rosario, Fernandito Villalona and Raman Orlando — has been transferred to the Plaza de la Salud hospital, according to medical director Nepomuceno Mejia. More from Billboard Deadly Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Kills 27, Injures Singer Rubby Pérez Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Says He Once Went on an 'Awful' Date With Melissa Joan Hart Shakira Announces Four More Shows in Mexico, Extending Record to 26 'He's hospitalized, he's inside, and we hope to God that he recovers soon,' the singer's daughter, Zulinka Pérez, told local news outlets. 'He's injured, but he's hospitalized; they found him singing. He started singing so they could hear him. He's always told me: 'If something ever happens to me, cover me so no one takes pictures.'' Zulinka, who's also a backup singer for Pérez and was present when the roof collapsed, shared: 'I'm his backup singe — my husband and I are backup singers. 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.' The roof collapse left nearly 50 dead and over 150 injured, according to multiple reports. A cause for the roof's collapse is not yet known. On Valentine's Day, Pérez released his latest single, 'No Voy a Llorar,' and announced a few shows in the U.S. kicking off in May, including one slated for July 18 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
