How did 'Telenovela' star Julian Figueroa die? Tributes pour in for 27-year-old Mexican singer

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: The National Association of Performers in Mexico has announced the death of adored Mexican performer Julian Figueroa at the age of 27. The news of Figueroa's death was announced in a statement on Sunday, April 9, that was translated from Spanish to English. It stated, "Actor and singer, has launched various albums like 'Julián Figueroa y su banda.' To his family and friends, our sincerest condolences."

Figueroa died on Sunday, April 9 in Mexico City. His most recent projects included a solo record that was in the works and a role in the serial 'Yo camino es amarte'. His mother, actress Maribel Guardia, and his late father, singer Joan Sebastian, both worked in the entertainment business for many years. Joan Sebastian died in 2015.

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How did Julian Figueroa die?

On Monday, Figueroa's mother, Guardia, posted on Instagram about the tragic death of her son. The following is what she wrote in a post that was translated from Spanish to English,  "It saddens me to announce the passing of my beloved son Julian Figueroa, who has unfortunately preceded us in parting from this level."

Guardia claimed to have been visiting a theater when her unconscious son was discovered at his home. "They called 911 and when the ambulance and police arrived, they found him already lifeless, with no traces of violence," said Guardia. "The medical report indicates that he died of an acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation," she added. Guardia asked for the family's privacy and declared that the funeral will take place in private.

Per WION News, a partial or complete blockage of the blood flow to the myocardium causes myocardial infarction (MI), which is also known as a 'heart attack.' On the contrary, ventricular fibrillation is a variation of an irregular heartbeat. Ventricular fibrillation is characterized by erratic, fast contraction of the lower heart chambers. As a result, the heart stops pumping blood to the other organs of the body.

Who was Julian Figueroa?

Figueroa played ballads with a traditional band and a northern flavor, just like his father Joan Sebastian. His most popular songs included 'Yo Sera,' 'Ay Amor,' and 'Volaré.' One of his well-regarded CDs is 'Julián Figueroa Y Su Banda.' In addition, he showcased his acting skills in 'Mi Camino Es Amarte.'

Thanks to his dedication to his profession, audience, and community, Figueroa has a devoted following and a long list of accolades. He has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Premios Lo Nuestro awards, among other awards.

Figueroa's final Instagram post was dedicated to his late father Joan Sebastian, who he lost in 2015. He said in the English translation of the caption he had put with a picture of himself as a toddler with his father, "How slowly 8 years have passed since the day you left. Fans acclaim, 'Long live the People's Poet,' but I don't care, I just want my father." The young Mexican performer concluded the post by saying, "To hell with the grammys with the fame and the money cause my only wish is to hold you... one more time."

Figueroa would have turned 28 years old on May 5. He is the third of Juan Sebastian's eight children to die, following the 2006 murder of Trigo Figueroa and the 2010 killing of Juan Sebastian. The musician and actor is survived by his wife Ime Garza, son Jose Julian, 6, and siblings Jose Manuel, Juliana, Zarelea, Marcelina, and Joana.

'Heartbreaking'

Fans and followers took to social media to express their sorrow and condolences over the young singer's untimely death. One Internet user exclaimed, "Nooooo waaaaayyy. I love his father's voice. Heartbreaking." A second follower wrote, "Sickening what’s going on. RIP Julian Figueroa." A third user typed, "Saw him in a telenovela that just ended not too long ago in March, played a good role as Leonardo Santos. Descanse en paz Julián Figueroa."

Nooooo waaaaayyy. I love his father's voice. Heartbreaking.

Sickening what’s going on. RIP Julian Figueroa. 💔🙏🏼

Saw him in a telenovela that just ended not too long ago in March, played a good role as Leonardo Santos. Descanse en paz Julián Figueroa.

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