Overview

• Ramón Arcusa confirmed the death on Tuesday in Madrid and posted a farewell message on the duo’s social accounts.
• De la Calva died at Hospital Anderson in Madrid after living with pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed following a 2022 collapse at a Sitges concert.
• The Barcelona-born singer-songwriter helped define Spanish pop with Dúo Dinámico hits such as Resistiré and co-wrote La, la, la, Spain’s 1968 Eurovision winner.
• His output spans hundreds of works registered with SGAE and collaborations as composer, arranger or producer for artists including Julio Iglesias, Camilo Sesto, Nino Bravo and Massiel.
• Tributes from artists, cultural institutions and political leaders poured in, while recognitions cited include the 2010 Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo, the 2014 Latin Grammy for Lifetime Achievement and SGAE’s 2024 Medalla de Honor.