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Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father of Selena and Music Manager, Dies at 86

KHOU 11January 5, 20261 min8,782 views
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Passing of Abraham Quintanilla Jr.

  • πŸ’” Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father of the late singer Selena, has passed away at the age of 86.
  • 🎀 His son, AB Quintanilla, announced the news, stating, "It's with a heavy heart that I let you know my dad passed away today."

Career and Legacy

  • 🎢 Quintanilla Jr. was best known as Selena's longtime manager and a key figure in her rise to fame.
  • 🎸 He began his own music career with his band, The Dinos, and later formed Selena y Los Dinos, the family group that launched Selena's career.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Following Selena's tragic murder in 1995, he dedicated himself to protecting her legacy and ensuring her lasting influence.

Unreleased Cause of Death

  • ❓ At this time, the cause of death has not been released.
  • πŸ“Ί The video mentions that KO1 Plus has extensive coverage of Selena's story, including interviews with Abraham Quintanilla.
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