Overview
- Zafiro Sensual and Pluma Dorada announced Quevedo’s death on December 27 in official social‑media statements honoring him as a mentor and cultural advocate.
- Regional outlets reported he died at Clínica Belén in Piura, where he had been receiving care for a sudden health emergency.
- His father recounted that around 12:30 a.m. Quevedo felt unwell, lost muscle control on the stairs, then lost consciousness and was taken to the clinic where he arrived without signs of life.
- A private wake and public homage took place in the Santa Margarita neighborhood of Veintiséis de Octubre, drawing colleagues, friends, and fans to pay respects.
- Cumbia groups including Corazón Serrano and Saby Producciones posted condolences as admirers remembered “La Pluma Dorada” for songs like Quisiera olvidarme de ti and Corazón herido, with upcoming performances placed on hold.