I was just with him ... (Cinco) de Mayo weekend laughing about old times. A LOOK BACK: Navaira was sued over Houston crash, and faced charges. A duets album, "Juntos," was released in 2015. Tejano Nation that Navaira died after suffering a “massive heart attack.”. When I was a kid I thought everyone had a father who was admired by millions. Despite the grim outlook, he made a miraculous recovery and returned to touring and recording. In addition to being a performer Emilio presented the best Tropical Award. Local. Bandleader and accordion player Garza remembers Navaira as "a very humble man. 1, 2015. I love you. El rey del rodeo, the king of Tejano and San Antonio native Emilio Navaira, 53, died last night, Monday, May 16. Tejano legend Emilio Navaira has died, according to multiple sources and colleagues. HOUSTON (AP) — Raul Navaira remembers seeing his brother, the Tejano music star known to his fans simply as Emilio, signing autographs after an Easter weekend club date in Houston. Emilio Navaira, a legend in the Tejano music scene, has died at 53. SAN ANTONIO – Almost a week after Tejano legend Emilio Navaira passed away, fans packed Market Square again Friday night to honor him. (Credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images) This is an archived article and the information in … Famed Tejano singer Emilio Navaira (center) embraces his sons Diego (left) and Emilio, IV, and their love of music. They had been returning home from rehabilitation therapy related to the March crash when the September crash occurred; both Emilio and Maria were released from the hospital the following day. Emilio Navaira, from left; Diego Navaira; Derek James; and Jerry Fuentes backstage at Floore Country Store. Eight years later, in May 2016, Navaira was found unresponsive by his … 1, 2015. Copyright 2016 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Fans and fellow Tejano musicians began expressing condolences late Monday night on Facebook. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF, HELEN L. MONTOYA/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, Emilio Navaira -- copy of media kit slide (undated). Navaira's son, Diego, posted a heartfelt tribute on his personal Facebook page. The two brothers have a band, Ready Revolution, and will be performing at the annual St. Mary's University Oyster Bake. The singer's passing was confirmed in a tweet on his official account just after midnight on May 17. May 22, 2016 Emilio Navaira, a Tejano singer from Texas who successfully straddled borders both musically and geographically, died on May 16 … Diego and Emilio IV are children from his first of two marriages. It's because of you that I live life to its absolute fullest. Emilio Navaira, center, speaks to the media following his trial at the Bexar County Courthouse, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. What gives? SOURCE: EMI LATIN. "Emilio played a huge role in my career as a Tejano singer," says Juan Carlos Villegas, lead singer for Houston-based Tejano group Negami. His rich, sturdy voice was perfect for country music and made him a standout in the Tejano genre. Navaira died Monday night at his home in New Braunfels. His most successful crossover hit was 1995's "It's Not the End of the World.". Tejano Nation that Navaira died … The Astros are 5-1 on the road and 1-5 at home. Emilio Navaira (Getty Images / WireImage / Larry Busacca) Emilio Navaira, the American-born, Grammy-winning singer known as the King of Tejano Music, died … And I thought it was normal to have parents that would literally do anything for their children. Emilio Navaira shuffles to the music in the Astrodome. ", Navaira formed his own band, Rio, in the late '80s with brother Raúl Navaira. George Bush as he talks to reporters during an appearance in Harlingen, Texas. He would have turned 56 years old Thursday. 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