How did Fito Olivares die? Tributes pour in as renowned Mexican musician passes away at 75
Mia Horton
Published Jan 10, 2026
Veteran artist Fito Olivares as of late died from disease on Walk 16 at 75 years old. His better half uncovered the news on Raul Brindi’s YouTube channel, revealing that he had been dozing the entire day throughout the previous three days and confined himself from eating anything.
Expressing that Olivares was determined to have the illness close to eight months prior, his better half uncovered:
“The specialists gave him some time, they told him for such countless months and express gratitude toward God he endured somewhat longer than the specialists told us. His disease was at that point extremely progressed. It is a disease called different myeloma, it influences the white cells, the bone marrow, the bones and he was extremely feeble.”
As per the Mayo Facility, various myeloma is a kind of disease that prompts tumourous plasma cells gathering in the bone marrow and swarming out solid platelets. These malignant growth cells produce unusual proteins, prompting complexities.
Twitter was overwhelmed with recognitions from Olivares’ fans when they found out about his end. The authority Facebook page of radio broadcast KXTN likewise honored the late performer by sharing an image of him on Facebook while composing:
“KXTNation today we lost a legend. Tear Fito Olivares. If it’s not too much trouble, keep his Family, Companions and Fans all over the Planet in your requests.”
Born on April 19, 1947, Fito Olivares fostered an interest in music very early in life. His dad was associated with preparing him and they used to practice together. He was at first an accordion, yet later, earned respect as a saxophonist.
Olivares was brought up in Rechinadores, Tamaulipas, and at first prepared himself in harmonica. In 1961, he joined a business foundation and was entrusted with keeping records of various organizations. He was just 16 years of age when he made his expert presentation in the music business.
He later moved to Houston, Texas, with his brothers Javier and Jaime in 1977 and shaped a band named La Pura Sabrosura. The gathering then, at that point, joined the record mark Gil Records and Olivares turned into a well known name in the music business for conveying a few hits. The band’s most memorable collection was named Mi Profesion.
Olivares additionally composed melodies like La Otra Musiquera, Mi Tamaulipeca, and Flor de Liri. He was for the most part known for his two hit singles that incorporate Juana La Cubana and El Colestrol. The last option was the beneficiary of an ASCAP Grant and the previous was designated for the Lo Nuestro Grants. Fito kept on conveying more hits during the 90s that incorporate La Ranita, Cupido Bandido, Juana Maria, and the sky is the limit from there.
The late performer is made due by his significant other and child, Rudy, who is likewise an artist. Olivares never uncovered a lot of about his own life, due to which his significant other’s personality stays obscure.