The world of vallenato is in mourning after the unfortunate news of the death of Omar Gelessinger-songwriter and creator of the famous song “The ways of the life”who died last Tuesday, May 21, due to cardiorespiratory arrest while playing a tennis match, according to several Colombian media.
According to reports, the Colombian composer, who was 57 years old, entered the Erasmo clinic in Valledupar, in his native Colombia, to be treated for an arrest, but despite medical efforts, Geles could not be revived and died in hospital..
At the end of April, it had already been reported that Geles was suffering from some health problems that alarmed his followers. On the 28th of that month, the artist was admitted to a Miami clinic after fainting during a musical presentation. for chest pains.
The native of Valledupar, Colombia was recognized as one of the great exponents of vallenato with songs such as “The Paths of Life”, “Look for a Confidant” and “Your Boyfriend, Your Lover”.
He is also remembered for his great ability to play the accordion since he began his professional career in the 1980s, with the group ‘Los Diablitos’ being his great opportunity to venture into music.
The body of Omar Geles was laid to rest at the Vallenata Music Cultural and Convention Center in Valledupar and they will pay tribute to him in the Plaza Alfonso López in Valledupar.
Carlos Vives and Fanny Lu fire Omar Geles
The singer Carlos Vives, a close friend of Geles, was one of the first to react: “It is not easy to accept that an artist like Omar Geles, with so much talent, with so much joy, with so many stories to tell, with so much love for people has gone away suddenly. I could tell you many stories of a truly fraternal artist, without selfishness, and loved by everyone. I will miss you dear Omar rest in peace. We continue on the paths of life until we meet again,” the artist expressed on his social networks.
Singer Fanny Lu He also expressed his pain over the idol’s departure through a publication in X that states: “Today music is in mourning. Rest in peace Omar Geles, you and your music will always live in our hearts!”
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