Overview

• Javier Santana Díaz, popularly known as Jabicombé, died on May 20, 2025, at his home in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at the age of 58.
• Jabicombé had battled Hodgkin's lymphoma since 2008, overcoming it initially but suffering a relapse in late 2024 that led to his indefinite retirement from the stage.
• He was celebrated for his artistic versatility as a humorist, pianist, singer, and monologist, captivating audiences with his sharp social satire and musical performances.
• His iconic alter ego, Barbra Straisend, became a signature character blending humor, music, and Canary Islands identity, earning him widespread acclaim.
• Jabicombé's death marks the end of a decades-long career that left a lasting cultural legacy in the Canary Islands and beyond.