Juan Gabriel was Mexico's gay icon - but he never spoke of his sexuality
With his glittery capes, slinky dance moves and ultra-romantic lyrics, Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel was an unlikely king in a country known for its machismo. He never spoke about his sexuality, yet was widely assumed to be gay. It’s no surprise that the singer was an icon in Mexico’s gay subculture....
Yahoo! Music — The music industry paid tribute Monday to legendary Mexican showman Juan Gabriel, who died in California at the age of 66 after selling tens of millions of records. Mexic... more info
Yahoo! Music — Mexico and the music world on Monday mourned the death of legendary singer Juan Gabriel, who touched millions with wrenching ballads of love and loneliness as he rose fro... more info
New York Times — Across Mexico, fans mourned and celebrated the singer who for years provided the soundtrack for their joyous occasions and their heartbreaks. more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — The media office for Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel said the singer has died at age 66. The statement said he died Sunday but did not say where. Juan Gabri... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Superstar Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel died Sunday at his home in California at age 66. Here is a 1999 profile from The Times: First, who he is: the highest-... more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — MEXICO CITY (AP) — Juan Gabriel, a superstar Mexican songwriter and singer who was an icon in the Latin music world, died Sunday at his home in California at age 66, hi... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — With his glittery capes, slinky dance moves and ultra-romantic lyrics, Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel was an unlikely king in a country known for its machismo. H... more info