Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dies at 60
The music world is mourning the loss of Raul Malo, the unmistakable voice and co-founder of The Mavericks, after his family announced he died Monday, Dec. 8, at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. According to…
The music world is mourning the loss of Raul Malo, the unmistakable voice and co-founder of The Mavericks, after his family announced he died Monday, Dec. 8, at the age of 60 following a battle with Cancer.
According to Fox News, his wife, Betty Malo, shared the news in an emotional message online, reflecting the depth of the loss felt across the band’s fanbase and the broader music community.
“He was called to do another gig — this time in the sky — and he’s flying high like an eagle,” she wrote. She described her husband as someone who lived life “with joy and passion,” saying he had a rare ability to embody love, family, friendship, and adventure.
“No one embodied life and love, joy and passion, family, friends, music, and adventure the way our beloved Raul did,” she wrote. “Now he will look down on US… reminding US to savor every moment.”