Olga Tañón, Juan Luis Guerra y otros artistas rinden homenaje a Rubby Pérez: ‘Su legado musical ha trascendido a través de generaciones’ Olga Tañón, Juan Luis Guerra and other artists pay tribute to Rubby Pérez: ‘His musical legacy has transcended through generations’

 Rubby Pérez was among the victims of the tragedy that occurred at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo. On Tuesday afternoon, hours after the roof of the venue collapsed, it was confirmed that the 69-year-old merengue icon had passed away after being trapped under the rubble. Pérez was performing during the night of Monday and early hours of Tuesday at the exclusive nightclub when the roof collapsed, causing the death of over 120 people, according to the latest report from Associated Press, and leaving hundreds injured. On Wednesday, Pérez’s team released an official statement on the artist’s Instagram account. “With deep sorrow, we inform of the passing of our beloved Rubby Pérez,” the post reads. “We sincerely appreciate all the love, support, and solidarity we have received during this difficult time for his family, friends, and fans. His musical and human legacy will live on forever in our hearts.” Related Deaths from roof collapse at club in Dominican Republic rises to 113, including two former players of the&nbsp… 04/09/2025 Born Francisco Arturo Pérez in Hato Mayor, the singer launched his career as the lead vocalist of Wilfrido Vargas’ orchestra. He then began his solo career in the 1980s and rose to fame with classics like “Volveré” and “Enamorado de ella” (In love with her). Immediately after the news of his passing, numerous Latin artists posted emotional tributes in honor of Rubby Pérez. “With a broken heart, not only for all the victims of this tragedy but also for the loss of someone so admired,” merengue star Olga Tañón wrote on Instagram. “My God, maestro, what a great pain you leave us! My God, maestro, you leave us with a great pain! One of my biggest male idols of my entire life!” “My heart goes out to all Dominicans with this terrible tragedy, the loss of a great musician, a great brother, who with his music transcended generations like the great Rubby Pérez, and for all those who died and were affected under the same circumstances,” wrote Venezuelan salsa singer Oscar D’León. Meanwhile, Wilfrido Vargas, who was a key figure in Pérez’s rise, shared: “I am devastated… The best singer that our genre has produced. The highest voice in merengue. The friend and idol of our genre, has just left us. I can’t speak much, but I have no more words. This is very deep, deeper than what can be felt even in the most terrible of dreams. Farewell Rubby Pérez.” “You have reached the presence of the Lord Jesus in heaven, my dear friend,” wrote Dominican singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra. “Your voice will continue to resonate in our hearts and in the hearts of all those who love merengue. Rest in peace, Rubby Pérez.” The tragic incident at Jet Set nightclub has left the Dominican Republic in mourning, with the loss of Rubby Pérez being felt deeply by the music industry and fans alike. His legacy will continue to live on through his music, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest voices in merengue. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy.

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