Willie Colón died on Monday, February 21st, 2026. His cause of death is currently speculated to be due to respiratory issues, with any in depth details still at large.
Who was Willie Colón?
Willie Colón was an American Salsa Musician, a trumpet player, a trombone player, and much more.
With more than 30 albums, many of which going gold or platinum, he was a successful musician to say the very least. He had many hits including, “Oh Qué Será?”, “Talento De Televisión”, “Idilio”, “El Gran Varon”, “El Día De Mi Suerte.”
Outside of music, he also ran for office in the Democratic New York primary for the U.S. House of Representatives. Recently, he repeatedly showed his support for President Trump through social media.