Salsa queen dead at 77; Celia Cruz spread Afro-Cuban music worldwide

From: New Pittsburgh Courier | Date: July 19, 2003 | Copyright information

NEW YORK--Celia Cruz, who went from singing in Havana nightclubs to become the "Queen of Salsa," died July 16, her publicist said. Cruz, who was 77, died of a brain tumor. She had surgery for the ailment in December but her health faltered. She died at her home in Fort Lee, N.J., according to her publicist, Blanca Lasalle.

Her husband, trumpeter Pedro Knight, was at her side; the pair had celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on Monday, Lasalle said.

Ruben Blades, a frequent collaborator and friend, called Cruz a classy icon whose dynamic performances became her trademark.

"Celia Cruz ...

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