following it was known the news of the death of the singer Darío Gómez, the so-called King of spite, in his native Antioquia, dozens of fans moved to the Las Américas clinic, where he was taken following suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Medellín.
Outside the site they sang songs, cried and danced, but When the artist’s body was transferred to Legal Medicine, his followers also decided to accompany him, seeking to give him the last goodbye.
A party in the good Antioquian style with gunpowder and drink became the space for the forces of the forensic site, and songs like ‘Through the streets of a love y ‘Here I am’hits over seven years released by the singer.
“Here I feel good and I plan to get drunk, because of the woman who touched my feelings…” “I will suffer when I am absent when I see that everything is over, but I have to be strong, here I am superfluous…” the followers intoned.
spontaneously organized a caravan that has toured the city, singing at the top of his lungs and until he is out of breath, the greatest hits of Darío Gómez.
“He will be the King of Spite all his life, my condolences to his entire family. I am speechless. We are left without his lyrics, there is a rotico in the heart, his departure will be unforgettable ”, said one of those attending Darío Gómez’s spontaneous farewell.
Through social networks, in which The videos of the farewell have gone viral, there is also an innumerable list of messages from those who followed him and will continue to follow him, fans who lament his early and sudden departure and some who say they have not gotten to know him live, but through his songs.
“My mother longed to go to a Darío Gómez concert, but it was not enough.”
“I say it without fear of God that Darío Gómez was the most important regional music artist in our history.”
“RIP Darío Gómez El Rey Del Despecho, True popular sentiment led to exquisite lyrics, emanating from hearts eager for love”.
The country mourns Darío Gómez
The ‘King of Spite’ was one of the artists most loved by Colombians. In social networks, thousands of people have turned to put their messages of condolence. It was the voice that millions listened to when they were disappointed in love. And because of that, she had that nickname, which he wore with pride.
On several occasions the singer revealed that this nickname was given to him by the announcer Nelson Moreno Holguín, at the time when he was promoting one of his albums in 1992, he presented it as Darío Gómez, the ‘King of Spite’, and from there he used it for the rest of his career.
“I was born to distract the pain / Since a love paid me with betrayal”, are some of his lines.
Today his followers remember what was one of his greatest successes, ‘No one is eternal’, the song that even inspired a soap opera broadcast on national television from 2007 to 2008.
Personalities from all over the country have lamented his death. One of the most emotional messages was put by former President Álvaro Uribe. “Sad night with Darío Gómez already reaching heaven. His songs and his personality are lodged in the hearts of millions. Thank you, Master Darío”, he pointed out.
