reports that José José's ashes will be divided among his three children -- Marysol and José Joel from his second marriage to Ana Elena NoreñaJosé José will be honored in a special memorial in Mexico City on Wednesday, where a portion of his ashes will be displayed for his fans and family to pay tribute.
It's been an uphill battle for Marysol and José Joel, who tried to prevent their father's cremation. The brother and sister wanted the singer's body to be present for the Mexican memorial service and to be laid to rest in his native country. José Joel even pleaded to his late father's wife, Salazar, and his step-sister a day before the cremation during anHundreds of fans gathered on Sunday to honor the"El Triste" singer in Miami.
Since the singer's passing, many fans and celebrities have paid tribute to José José. Marco Antonio Solis even José José became a household name in 1971 after winning over audiences with his rendition of Roberto Cantoral’s song"El Triste" at a renowned music festival in Mexico. Over the course of his career, which spanned five decades, he sold over 120 million records -- making him one of the most successful Latin American singers in history, and was, without a doubt, one of the most beloved figures in Mexican music.