Legendary Tejano musician Jimmy Gonzalez died this morning at a San Antonio hospital, according to Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce CEO Shrimporee organizer.
The six time Grammy Award winner was scheduled to perform at the Shrimporee in Aransas Pass this weekend.
Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce CEO Shrimporee organizer Rosemary Vega tells KRIS Six News she’s in shock after hearing the news:
We are saddened to learn that Jimmy Gonzalez of Grupo Mazz died this morning. According to the news, Gonzalez was hospitalized Tuesday and ended up passing away this morning in San Antonio. Jimmy Gonzalez has been a staple of our annual Shrimporee for many years and is loved by so many in the Coastal Bend. He will be deeply missed this year, and our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to his surviving family. We pray you rest in peace, Jimmy
Rosemary Vega, CEO Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
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