Argentine singer Fede Dorcaz was shot and killed in Mexico City just days before he was set to appear on a popular Mexican television dance competition.

The 29-year-old, who was also an actor and model, was fatally shot on Thursday (Oct. 9) in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery, according to The Guardian. Dorcaz was attacked shortly after leaving a dance rehearsal and was reportedly on his way home when the incident occurred.

The singer, who was in a relationship with Mexican actress and singer Mariana Ávila, had been scheduled to appear in the upcoming season of Mexican dance competition Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy. The show paid tribute to him on Instagram, writing in Spanish, “Fede leaves a big void in our team. His memory and passion will continue to inspire us forever

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