What was Pablo Milanes' net worth upon his death?
The music industry was shocked by the news of Pablo Milanes' death. His passing has been confirmed on his official Facebook page, saying that he died at the age of 79 on Tuesday in Spain.
He had been staying in the area for days as part of his hospitalization.
"It is with great pain and sadness that we inform you that the master Pablo Milanes died this morning, November 22, in Madrid. May he rest in the love and peace he always transcended. He will remain forever in our memory," the message reads.
Pablo Milanes' Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Pablo Milanes' net worth upon his death is around $500,000.
The singer, who was also known as Pablito, served as a singer and songwriter throughout his career. Born in Bayamo, he grew up falling in love with music.
He began his career by participating in local TV and radio contests.
At the age of 15, he already became active in bohemian musical circles in Havana.
After the things he went through in the labor camp in Camaguey, Milanes focused on improving his talent by joining the group of young musicians, the Grupo de Experimentación Sonora.
In 1973, he dropped his first-ever recording, "Versos sencillos de José Martí" and continuously released more than 40 solo records. That made him become one of the musicians who expanded Cuban music.
Among the music he worked on include, "Aniversario," "Ao vivo no Brasil," "Buenos días América," "Canto de la abuela," "Orígenes," "Live from New York City," "Pablo Milanés en vivo: Amor y desamor," "Feeling 6," "50 de 22," and "Flores del futuro."
He had his last project with his daughter Haydee Milanes in 2017, "Amor."
Pablo Milanes' Cause of Death
Following the news about his death, Pablo Milanes' cause of death scored people's attention.
According to Associated Press, he canceled several concerts this month following his hospitalization to undergo treatment for his blood cancer.
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The news outlet did not reveal what type of blood cancer he had and when he was diagnosed with it.
Per the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, most blood cancers start in a person's bone marrow. There are also several types of the dreaded disease, but the three main types are leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
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