Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering singer-songwriter widely regarded as the first Mexican American country star, has died. He was 73.His death on May 9 was confirmed in a social media post from his daughter Aubry Rodriguez.

Johnny Rodriguez, the award-winning Tejano artist and legendary country music star, has died at 73. His daughter Aubry Rodriguez announced the singer’s death Friday in a heartfelt post on social media.

Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world, but also a deeply loved husband, father, uncle and brother,” Rodriguez’s daughter, Aubry, shared on social media.