Juan Gabriel, Mexican music icon, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the age of 66. His death was first announced via twitter and later via other media outlets. As an entire community of latinos both in the U.S. and abroad mourn the loss of "El Divo de Juárez", questions regarding the funeral preparations as well as the causes that led to the sudden death are surely to surface sooner or later.

Alberto Aguilera Valadez, Gabriel's legal name, died of natural causes according to the Los Angeles County Coroner spokeswoman Selena Barros. Earlier reports however, informed that Gabrield had suffered a heart attack that led to his passing at his home in Santa Monica, California around 11:30 a.m local time.

After news of his death broke on Twitter, users on social media started flooding the internet with messages of gratitude, condolences and support towards the artist and his family. Here are some of the messages posted:

More updates to follow on the death of the well-known singer, songwriter, recording artist and performer.

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