• Music Anuel AA's alarming message on Instagram asking for urgent help

Reggaeton singer Alexio 'La Bruja' died on Tuesday at the age of 35. The Puerto Rican, whose real name was Victor A. Rivera Rosado, was diagnosed with cancer in 2017.

The confirmation of his death came through a statement from Benny La Jodienda, who revealed the news through his Instagram account. "The genre is in mourning!! May you rest in peace, my king!! You are one of the most special people I have ever met!! Your friendship was unconditional!!" said Benny.

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Alarm bells went off when two colleagues, AnuelAA and Arcángel, asked for blood donations through their social networks, destined for Alexio. "My brother from another mother is fighting like a warrior for his life! We are in dire need of platelet donors! If you have nothing to do and want to save the life of an excellent human being, who has given you moments of hesitation and joy as an artist, then we need you more than ever!"

Following the news of Alexio's death, fans have flooded social networks with messages of support for the family and expressing their sadness at the death of one of the reggaeton references with his songs "Tumba La Casa" and "Tarará".

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