- Raul Malo, the distinctive soulful tenor and frontman of the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died at the age of 60.
- Malo passed away on Monday night, as confirmed by his wife, Betty Malo, on his Facebook page.
- He had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer, diagnosed in June 2024, and later revealed he was battling leptomeningeal disease (LMD) in September.
- The severity of his illness led to The Mavericks cancelling scheduled tour dates with Dwight Yoakam.
- Born in Miami to Cuban parents, Malo co-founded The Mavericks in 1989, with their sound blending alt-country, Americana, Latin, and rock influences.
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