THE son of legendary Mexican singer Joan Sebastian, Julián Figueroa, tragically died from a heart attack on April 9, 2023.
Julián was only 27, but was with his wife for nine years - so who was his long-time love, Imelda Garza Tuñón?
Who is Imelda Garza Tuñón?
Imelda, known on social media accounts as Ime, is a singer, just like her late husband.
Born on December 5, 1996, in Veracruz, Mexico, Imelda also dabbled in modeling.
Imelda and Julián dated for a few years before the birth of their first and only son, José Julián, in May 2017.
When did Julián Figueroa and Imelda Garza Tuñón get married?
While the exact date of the couple's marriage remains unknown, they were married after the birth of their son in 2017.
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The ceremony was incredibly intimate, with Julián's mother Maribel Guardia and her husband Marco Chacón reportedly serving as witnesses.
Who was Julián Figueroa?
Julián was known for his singing, songwriting, and his role in the Mexican telenovela Mi Camino es Amarte between 2022 and 2023.
He was born in 1995 in Mexico.
The son of legendary Mexican crooner Joan Sebastian, he took after his father and was well respected in the world of music.
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Julian's 2013 album, Mi Sangre y Mi Cielo, was a tribute to his father, who died in 2006, when his son was just 11.
Julian died on April 9, 2023.
In a statement, his mother, Maribel said her son died of an apparent heart attack.
She continued: “I beg for your understanding of the profound pain we’re experiencing.”
“I’d love to speak to everyone who’s reaching out to us but I’m not strong enough to do it yet.”
On Instagram, Imelda shared various photos of herself and her husband, smiling and making faces at the camera.
She wrote: "I love you forever.
"You're in a better place now alongside your dad, and you leave me with my heart broken in a thousand pieces but holding on to so many happy memories and laughter. Fly high love."
Julián is survived by, Ime, and his six-year-old son, José Julián, as well as his siblings José Manuel, Juliana, Zarelea, Marcelina and Joana.
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