Spanish singer Luis Carlos Gil dies after battling cancer

• Luis Carlos Gil dies.
• He was part of the successful trio, Trigo Limpio.
• He had been battling cancer.

The music world is plunged into sadness after the death of Luis Carlos Gil, the renowned Spanish singer and part of the successful group Trigo Limpio.

Gil, who rose to fame with hits such as ‘Arena’, ‘Te Quiero Para Mí’ and ‘Rómpeme, Mátame,’ among others, left an indelible mark on the music industry.

The sad news was confirmed through an emotional statement released on social media by his Trigo Limpio bandmate, Iñaki de Pablo.

According to the statement, the singer passed away on the night of Saturday, November 11 at the age of 72, after a five-year battle with cancer.

Luis Carlos Gil dies

Although the cause of his death was confirmed to be cancer, the specific details of Gil’s illness were kept confidential.

Luis Carlos Gil’s death has shocked the the music industry in Spain, sparking messages filled with sadness and condolences from numerous media personalities.

Likewise, other parts of the world where the group Trigo Limpio was popular are mourning the singer.

Born in the Basque Country, Luis Carlos Gil was a fundamental part of Trigo Limpio, a folk group that rose to fame in the 1970s.

An impressive music career

Together with Iñaki de Pablo and Amaya Saizar, Gil represented Spain in international events such as the OTI Festival and Eurovision, which catapulted them to stardom.

Later, Patricia Fernández joined the group. She died of cancer in 2016.

Before dedicating himself completely to music, Gil studied law, although it is unknown if he completed his studies due to his sudden rise to fame with Trigo Limpio.

With chart-topping hits like ‘Arena’, ‘Rómpeme, Mátame,’ and ‘Cinco Canas Más’, the group left an indelible mark on music history.

Trigo Limpio breaks up

The break up of Trigo Limpio in the early 90s led Luis Carlos Gil to venture into the food and wine distribution business in his homeland, the Basque country.

Despite this, he still occasionally took the stage, reuniting with his bandmates, according to El Heraldo de México.

This generated controversy among the original members, who also had solo projects that operated under the same name.

Luis Carlos Gil’s legacy and his contribution to the world of music will live on in the memory of his fans and colleagues, leaving a void that can’t be filled.

Gil’s death was confirmed on social media

A photograph of the singer was shared on social media, accompanied by a short text that broke the sad news.

«With all our grief we inform you of the death, yesterday, November 11, of Carlos, founder with Iñaki of Trigo Limpio,» the group posted on their official Instagram account.

Fans shared their sadness upon learning of the beloved singer’s death in the comments.

«Rest in Peace, a great human being.»  «A hug for his family and for Iñaki.» «He is in our prayers, we always remember him fondly.»

A musical legacy

His talent, charisma and musical contributions will forever be a part of Spanish music and will live on in the hearts of those who enjoyed his art.

Luis Carlos Gil’s legacy extends beyond his mere contribution to music.

His extraordinary talent will leave an indelible mark on the history of music.

His detah leaves a void that is difficult to fill, but his music will continue to be a balm for the soul and a celebration of his life. To see a photo click HERE.