Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Selena's Father, Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-13
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Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father and manager of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has passed away at 86. His son announced the news on Instagram, not specifying a cause. Born in Texas, Quintanilla formed bands like the Gumdrops and the Dinos, who shifted to Spanish-language music. After serving in the military, he married Marcella Samora and formed Los Dinos, featuring Selena on vocals. Following Selenas death, Quintanilla dedicated his life to preserving her legacy.
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