Country Music Legend Tot Johnny Rodriguez at 73

The Country music legend Johnny Rodriguez has died.

He was 73 years old. No cause of death was reported.

Rodriguez died at home on Friday.

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“With profound sadness and heavy heart, we announced the death of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9, surrounded by family,” wrote his daughter Aubry Rodriguez on Facebook. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose art touched millions around the world, but also a deeply loved husband, father, uncle and brother, whose warmth, humor and compassion shaped the life of everyone who knew him.”

Rodriguez rose to fame in the 1970s and was one of the first Hispanic stars of Country Music. Rodriguez comes from Texas and put together a list of hits in 1973, including “Pass me by (if you only go through). He also had hits in” Ridin 'My Thumumt to Mexicum “.

Taste of Country found that Rodriguez in 1973 was nominated for the male singer of the year and a single record of the year for the CMA singer.

On the site, Rodriguez was included in the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.