Jorge negrete biography

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe neˈɣɾete]; 30 November – 5 December ) was a Mexican singer and actor. He specialized in the musical genre of ranchera. As a singer Negrete had a fine, wide-ranged and well trained baritone voice that often resembled a tenor's one. His classical singing education made him equally apt to sing popular songs, zarzuela and operatic arias. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Jorge was 42 when he died on 5 December , in Los Angeles, California USA, after having lost his battle against hepatic cirrhosis, with which he was diagnosed back in His remains were taken to Mexico and buried there.