Raul Malo, frontman of band the Mavericks, dies aged 60

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 9, 2025 at 04:57 PM

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Raul Malo, the 60-year-old frontman of the Grammy-winning band the Mavericks, died on Monday night after battling cancer. Malo had been diagnosed with colon cancer in June 2024, which later developed into leptomeningeal disease, forcing the Mavericks to cancel tour dates. Born in Miami to Cuban parents, Malo co-founded the genre-bending Mavericks in 1989, known for blending country, rock, Latin, and other musical styles. The band gained recognition for Malo's songwriting, expansive guitar style, and broad vocal range. Malo documented his health journey on social media, and his wife announced his passing on his Facebook page.

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