Alci Acosta’s wife and mother of ‘El Checo’ died from coronavirus

The wife of singer Alci Acosta and mother of the also artist ‘Checo’ died on the afternoon of this Tuesday, after being hospitalized for several days, infected by covid-19.

The 74-year-old woman was admitted to the Caribbean Clinic and from the stage, both artists sent him messages of encouragement and begged for recovery, unfortunately Mrs. Ruth Agudelo failed to overcome the virus.

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A few days ago, on the Hoy por Hoy 10 AM program with Vanessa de la Torre that was broadcast in Barranquilla, Checo Acosta referred to his mother’s state of health.

“Everyone knows that in the family we were affected by the virus, and my father recovered and I also, the old woman needs to recover, my mother Ruth is still hospitalized”Acosta said.

For her part, Marcela Dávila, Secretary of Culture of the Atlantic, sent a message of solidarity and condolences to the artist Checo Acosta.

“We are saddened by the departure of Ruth Agudelo de Acosta, Alci’s wife and mother of the artist from Soledad Checo Acosta. My condolences to their families and strength in their hearts “he said through his Twitter account.

Alci and ‘El Checo,’ infected by covid-19

It was on October 27 that through his Instagram account the Colombian singer ‘Checo ‘Acosta told his followers that he and his father, Alci Acosta, tested positive for covid 19. According to the artist, they became aware of the disease because they decided to take a test to go safely to the online concert that they would offer next Friday, October 30.

In the middle of the rehearsals that they had been doing for the concert, in which they would take a tour of their greatest hits, Alci Acosta, 81, with more than six decades of musical history, began to present the first symptoms, for which he received medical assistance and was tested for covid-19. As soon as the results were positive, they decided to speak with the family and take samples for everyone.

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As reported, in the video he posted on his Instagram, both he and his father no longer have symptoms and feel very well physically. “Obviously they sent us to isolation, although we feel very good, we must comply with the measures and recover,” said ‘El Checo’ Acosta, known as the ‘Prince of Carnival’.

“This is a call for you to know that the virus has not gone away, you must not lower your guard, the virus is there, I was in Medellín, Bogotá, I have been in shopping centers, in banks and no matter how much you Take care, put on your mask, wash your hands and keep your distance, the virus is around, it is a reality, let’s be careful, avoid going out, do it only when necessary. The only thing left for me is to invite you to take good care of us ”, the winner of nine Golden Congos and who represented the country at the orchestra festival recommended to his followers.

Alcibiades Alfonso Acosta Cervantes or better known as Alci Acosta was born on November 5, 1938 in Soledad, Atlántico. He is one of the most important bolero composers and musicians in Colombia. His career began in 1965 with the single Odio Gitano.

Among its great hits you will find songs like The broken cup, Treacherous OR The last Kiss . TAll his productions marked several generations, and the artist still listens to the melodies. His son, ‘El Checo’ Acosta, dedicated himself to tropical music and has stood out for being one of the talents that has taken Colombian culture to other countries. Currently Alci Acosta is retired from the stage but, eventually, he does shows in the company of his son.