The world has lost an icon, a poet, and an artist.

“El Rey del Jaripeo,” Joan Sebastian passed away Monday at the age of 64 after losing his battle with bone cancer.  The news was confirmed by Televisa. He passed away in his ranch located in Juliantla, Guerrero Mexico.

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Weeks ago, his son Julián Figueroa confirmed that the singer had been hospitalized and undergoing cancer treatment under medical supervision. He was first diagnosed with cancer back in 1999.

Televisa reported that just weeks before his death, Sebastian had been honored with the “Grand Master” title by the society of authors and composers in his homeland. 

Several celebrities have already taken on to Twitter to express their grievances.