The guitarist and one of the founders of the band La Unión, mario martinezpassed away this Sunday “after a long struggle”, as reported by the musical formation through its Twitter account.
Friends, today is a very sad day for The Union. Mario Martínez, a key player in our history, a participant and creator of great moments and songs, has left us after a long struggle. All my support and deepest condolences to his family. fly high mario. RIP,” the band reported.
Friends, today is a very sad day for THE UNION. Mario Martínez, a key player in our history, a participant and creator of great moments and songs, has left us after a long struggle. All my support and deepest condolences to his family. Fly high Mario. RIP.? pic.twitter.com/VGmzND3SQr
– The Union (@launionnet) April 10, 2022
The singer Rafael Sanchez He has also remembered his bandmate on his Instagram account: “A sad day here on earth -it is read in his last post-, but wherever you go there will surely be jokes, laughter and an exquisite taste for exaggeration. I have loved you like a brother, Mario”. They have given virtual condolences from Vicky Larraz to Mar Flores.
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Before announcing that he suffered cancer In 2015, Martínez, guitarist for La Unión from 1982 to 2014, spent a few months away from activity of the group for health reasons”. “I wanted to thank you for your love demonstrations and interest in these months in which I have been absent. Also tell you that recently I have been detected a laryngeal cancer for which I am already receiving treatment and which will have me away from the stage for a while,” the guitarist explained in a statement.
“Is a long run -added the guitarist- in which I hope to reach the finish line as soon as possible to be with all of you again. Cancer is like the seaYou don’t have to be afraid of him, you have to have respect for him. Take advantage of the occasion to insist on the importance of going to the doctor for any symptom, no matter how simple it may seem.