Iván Cruz Dies: The Legendary ‘Rey del Bolero Peruano’

• Ivan Cruz dies.
• Musical legacy in Latin America.
• They reveal the dark past he had.

Iván Cruz, the iconic «Rey del Bolero Peruano», left this world in a surprising and surprising way for his fans.

This happened on Monday, November 6, at the age of 77, various media reported.

Cruz ended up leaving an indelible legacy in the romantic music of Latin America.

The news was confirmed by his wife, Julia Flores, to the RPP radio station.

Iván Cruz dies at 77

The Ministry of Culture of Peru also paid tribute to this prominent bolero player through its social networks.

Through ‘X’ before Twitter, they shared a message of condolence and recognition to the «Rey de Boleros.»

«We regret to report the sad death of Iván Cruz, a renowned Peruvian bolero player, whose success reached much of Latin America,» they wrote.

«From the Ministry of Culture we send our condolences to his family, followers and friends,» they expressed in their statement. The reason for his death has not yet been confirmed.

Tribute from the Ministry of Culture of Peru

Iván Cruz, born on January 10, 1946 in Callao, became a reference in the world of romantic music, and his legacy will endure over time.

From his humble childhood in an alley in Cercado de Lima, Iván Cruz demonstrated an innate talent as a waltz singer from an early age.

At age 11, his aunt took him to the Saturday children’s program on ‘Radio Central’, ‘Milenio’ indicated.

This marked the beginning of a career that would catapult him to fame and to the hearts of lovers of romantic music.

The early life of the singer

Ivan thus adopted his name due to his fame as a womanizer and after a humorous comparison with the Russian tsar ‘Ivan the Terrible’ made by his uncle.

Cruz composed numerous hits that have become timeless classics, such as ‘Déjame vivir mi vida’, ‘Me dice que te vas’, ‘Vagabundo’, ‘Ajena’ and many others.

However, behind the applause and success, Iván Cruz faced a constant fight against addictions over the years that tormented him for a long time.

Bad experiences and bad influences led him to fall into the abyss of alcoholism and drugs.

Iván Cruz dies: The fight against addictions

In 1998, doctors diagnosed him with chronic pancreatitis, which led him to enter rehabilitation clinics on several occasions.

Various media reported that, despite his efforts, unfortunately, he continued to experience relapses in his battle against addictions.

It was in 2015 when Iván Cruz made a surprising reappearance on the public scene, but this time with a new spiritual path that completely transformed him.

He converted to Christianity and claimed that the word of God had saved him from his addictions and problems, which was a surprise to many, according to the newspaper Milenio.

The transformation into the “rey de los Boleros”

This transformation marked a new chapter in the life of the legendary bolero player, who, despite adversity, found the strength to overcome his personal demons.

The news of his death has moved his followers, who remember Iván Cruz not only for his extraordinary artistic talent, but also for his capacity for resilience.

Iván Cruz stood out not only as an exceptional performer but also as a prolific composer who amassed a large number of fans in Peru.

His lyrics and unmistakable voice resonated in the hearts of generations of romantic music lovers. (CLICK HERE TO GO TO A PHOTOGRAPH).