MIAMI.- He compositor of vallenato Omar Geles He died at the age of 57 after suffering cardiorespiratory arrest. He Colombian musician He was playing paddle tennis when the symptoms of the pathology began and although he was transferred to the Erasmo Clinic in Valledupar, the doctors were unable to revive him, according to the family in a statement.
The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, May 21.
It was revealed that on April 27, during a presentation in Miami, Geles collapsed on the stage and was rushed to a medical center. He then stated that he had felt pain in his arms and chest that subsequently left him breathless and caused him to faint.
Erick Geronimo, his manager, explained that the singer was hypertensive.
On Saturday, May 18, the composer took the stage of El Campn in Bogotá alongside Silvestre Dangond and other exponents of the musical genre and new talents such as Diego Daza, Elder Dayn, Karen Lizarazo, Rafa Pérez, Churo Díaz and Gusi .
Geles performed before more than 10,000 people in what was his last performance, according to reports. Infobae.
“For you, for your songs, half of my career is in your hands black, I adore you my black, I love you,” Dangond told Omar Geles.
The musician was known as The King of Vallenato and is the author of iconic songs such as Aficionado, I met him late, The greatest love on the planet, The most crazy things, Dreams of oblivion, song that he performed with his group Los Diablitos, and The ways of the life, song that he dedicated to his mother Hilda Surez.
Reactions
It was learned that the composer Wilfran Castillo, a close friend of Geles, was in the clinic and was affected after hearing the news of his death.
Elder Dayn, son of Elder Dayn, wrote on his X account: “Folklore mourns Omar Geles, may God receive you in his holy glory.”
The accordion player Rolando Ochoa also expressed his astonishment at the fact: There are no words, we are all beaten, on Saturday we were there in Bogotá, he wrote.
For his part, performer Felipe Pelez shared a photograph of the musician on Instagram and highlighted that he was a great support in his career.
“It’s hard for me to assimilate your departure, my soul brother. I still can’t believe it. So much music and good times shared, the hope and dream of becoming singer-songwriters under your teaching and nobility. My career found unconditional support in you, we always count on each other.” with the other and that is not forgotten. Fly high dear brother, I will remember you happy, with unmatched talent and a spark of creativity!”
Colombian soccer player Radamel Falcao assured that Colombia lost a cultural legend. “I remember my father listening to his songs… A legend is leaving but he leaves a great legacy for Colombian folklore; a legacy that will continue to transcend from generation to generation. RIP.”
Likewise, the artist Abelardo De La Espriella dedicated a few words to whom he considered a great poet.
“Vallenato is the soul of the country made into musical notes. Omar Geles was one of the great poets, a genius who blessed us with his talent. Here the great artist telling my mother, the Mayo girl, the story of the song that He composed to his old lady, “Fly high, master, your notes remain to alleviate the sadness of your absence (ADLE),” he noted.
