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Rock Legend Alejandro Marcovich Suffers Stroke
23 May
Summary
- Legendary guitarist Alejandro Marcovich is in a coma after a stroke.
- He is in intensive care with a reserved prognosis.
- Marcovich was a founding member of the iconic band Caifanes.
Alejandro Marcovich, a pivotal figure in Mexican rock and founding member of the renowned band Caifanes, is in a coma after suffering a stroke. The 65-year-old guitarist was admitted to intensive care on Tuesday, May 19, with his family reporting his prognosis as reserved on Friday, May 22.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1960, Marcovich moved to Mexico in the 1970s. He co-founded Caifanes in 1989, a band celebrated for hits like 'La Negra Tomasa' and ranked seventh on Billboard's list of the 50 Best Latin Rock Bands. His professional journey also included a stint with Las Insólitas Imágenes de Aurora.
The stroke has necessitated the cancellation of his upcoming concert dates. His family expressed gratitude for the public's support and prayers for his recovery. This health battle comes after previous diagnoses of a brain tumor in 2010 and prostate cancer in 2022.
