What Was Darío Gómez's Cause of Death? Colombian Icon PassesHome > Entertainment > MusicSource: Instagram Colombian Singer Darío Gómez Passed Away at 71 Years OldBy Chris BarillaJul. 27 2022, Published 11:49 a.m. ET Legendary Colombian singer Darío Gómez, who sold over 6 million albums internationally and earned the nickname El Rey del Despecho (The King of Spite), passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 71 years old.Article continues below advertisement The iconic singer-compose leaves behind an undeniable legacy as an artist. With that being said, what was Darío's cause of death? Let's unpack all of the known details as they currently stand.Source: InstagramArticle continues below advertisement What was Darío Gómez' s cause of death According to Semana, a report was shared by the Clinica Las Americas in Medellín, Colombia, that confirmed Darío's passing. The publication states that Darío collapsed at his residence and was immediately rushed to the medical facility. When he arrived he was unconscious with zero vital signs, and despite doctors' best efforts he died at 7:31 p.m. local time. No cause for the collapse was shared at the time, and it is unclear if Darío had any existing medical conditions. Darío — who began writing songs at 14 while working as a farmer and mechanic — kicked off his career in the '70s as part of the group Los Legendarios with his brother. In 1977, he became artistic director of the record label Codiscos. Darío embarked on a solo career in 1985; his nickname as the "King of Spite" would come from one of his hit songs of the same name.Article continues below advertisement Tributes quickly poured in honoring Darío' s life and accomplishments When news of Darío's death broke, many fans were shocked, and countless tributes began coming in after his passing was confirmed. "Rest In Peace to El Rey del Despecho. His songs will live on forever," wrote one fan on Twitter. "You guys will find it hard to understand the importance of Darío Gómez in the Colombian culture ... He was a local icon...He just passed away!" tweeted another. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dario Gómez (@elreydeldespecho) "We deeply regret the death of the performer and composer Darío Gómez, the 'King of Spite'; one of the greatest exponents of Colombian popular music. We accompany your family and friends with solidarity, and we send you our fraternal embrace," stated Colombian president Iván Duque, per a translation of his tweet. Our thoughts are with Darío's family, friends, and fans as they navigate this difficult time.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Country Legend and Gilley's Club Owner Mickey Gilley Passed Away at Age 86 Nolan Neal, a Musician Who Appeared in 'The Voice' and 'AGT,' Has Died at 41 Meow Wolf on Matt King's Tragic Death: "[He] Is Riding Rainbows in the Astral Plane Now" Latest Music News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.