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February 22, 2026
‘Todo tiene su final’: Salsa musician Willie Colón passes away at 75
Willie Colón passed away this Saturday, February 21st. Photo: Néstor Gómez- CEET
TL;DR
- Willie Colón, a celebrated trombonist, composer, and singer of salsa hits, died at 75.
- He passed away on Saturday in a New York hospital from health complications.
- His family confirmed his peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones.
- Colón achieved great success alongside singers Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades.
- He was born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, in The Bronx, New York.