Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio passes away at 77

VERACRUZ, Mex. (KSEE/KGPE) - An icon successful the Regional Mexican euphony genre who has graced stages crossed the world, including Fresno has passed away, officials confirmed Monday.

Francisca Viveros Barradas, amended known arsenic Paquita la del Barrio, passed distant astatine the property of 77 successful her location successful Veracruz, Mexico.

"[With heavy sorrow and sadness, we corroborate the delicate decease of our beloved 'Paquita la del Barrio,']" a station connected her authoritative leafage read. "[Rest successful peace, your euphony and bequest volition everlastingly unrecorded successful our hearts.]"

Paquita la del Barrio was particularly known for her euphony that empowered women and challenged patriarchal attitudes including "Las Mujeres Mandan," "Cheque en Blanco," and astir famously, "Rata de dos Ratas."

The fable has made her mode into the vale successful the past, having performed astatine Fresno's Savemart Center, Selland Arena and the Big Fresno Fair.

"We convey you successful beforehand for your knowing and respect during this precise hard time," the station read.