Pau Dones of Spanish Rock Band Jarabe De Palo Dies at 53

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Spanish artist Pau Dones, the lead singer of the popular rock band Jarabe de Palo, known for hits like “La Flaca,” “Depende,” “Agua” and “Bonito,” died in Spain at age 53 Tuesday after a battle with cancer. The musician’s official social media account announced the news in a statement presented with a black and white photo of Dones sitting on a wood pallet.

Jarabe de Palo, died Tuesday (June 9) in Spain. He was 53 years old.The news was announced on Donés official social media pages with the following message: “The Donés Cirera family reports that Pau Donés died on June 9, 2020, as a result of the cancer he suffered from since August 2015.

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