Overview

• Arcusa confirmed to EFE that de la Calva died in Madrid’s Hospital Anderson and shared a farewell message on the duo’s social channels.
• The wake will be held Wednesday at SGAE’s headquarters in Madrid starting at 11:00, according to the society and public officials.
• Arcusa said de la Calva had been treated for pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed after he collapsed at a Sitges concert three years ago.
• A pioneering songwriter and performer, he coauthored Spain’s 1968 Eurovision winner “La, la, la” and helped create enduring hits such as “Resistiré.”
• Honors included the 2014 Latin Grammy for Lifetime Achievement, Spain’s Gold Medal of Merit in Work, and SGAE’s 2024 Medal of Honor, with more than 560 works registered.