Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez, better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer born in Machuelo Abajo, Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is considered to be possibly the best and most important singer and interpreter in the history of salsa music.
He is no more since he passed away on June 29, 1993, in Saint Clare’s Hospital. In this article, we will dive into his death to know the cause of it. Continue reading to find out.
What did Hector Lavoe died of?
Even though he passed more than three decades ago, many, especially his fans and followers are curious about his death and want to know the cause of it.
According to the information gathered, the late singer died from a complication of AIDS. He was 46.
He was a married man as of his time of death. He was married to Nilda Roman Perez and together they had three children; Héctor Perez, Jr., José Alberto Pérez, and Leslie Perez.