Raul Malo - the frontman of The Mavericks - has died aged 60 following a battle with cancer, his family have announced.

The American singer and guitarist's wife Betty wrote on Facebook: "At 8:52 pm on December 8th, 2025, my love... our boys' father... a devoted son and brother... and a friend to so many, gained his angel wings. He was called to do another gig - this time in the sky - and he's flying high like an eagle.

"No one embodied life and love, joy and passion, family, friends, music, and adventure the way our beloved Raul did. Now he will look down on us with all that heaven will allow, lighting the way and reminding us to savor every moment.

"Dino, Victor, Max and I - along with our entire family - thank all of you for your love and support through all of this. We felt every bit

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