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Country star Raul Malo dead at 60

December 9, 2025

Raul Malo, the lead singer of the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, passed away at the age of 60 after a prolonged battle with cancer and leptomeningeal disease. His death was confirmed by his wife, Betty Malo, who shared the news on social media.

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Raul Malo died on December 8, 2025, at the age of 60.
He was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2024 and later developed leptomeningeal disease.
Malo was the frontman of The Mavericks, known for their genre-blending sound.
The Mavericks celebrated their 35th anniversary in 2025.
Malo had been open about his health struggles on social media.

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Country star Raul Malo dead at 60

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