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Yaco Monti, Argentine Singer and Actor, Dies at 80

His family said he died in Buenos Aires after a long illness.

Overview

  • Jonathan Monti confirmed his father's death, noting the artist had been retired from the stage for more than a decade.
  • The family reported he faced a prolonged illness and chose to keep medical details private.
  • A public farewell was announced for Friday from 12:00 to 22:00 in the Belgrano neighborhood, as shared by his son Facundo on Instagram.
  • Monti broke through with the hit "Siempre te recordaré," a song later recorded in multiple languages that anchored his standing in canción melódica and folclore cuyano.
  • His career included recording in Paris with Franck Pourcel, performances at Carnegie Hall and the Olympia, and film roles in Escala musical (1966) and Escándalo en la familia (1967).