In 1996, Celia Cruz and her husband of more than 40 years chose him as their manager, a job he held until the artist’s death. Pedro Knight, Omer Pardillo Cid and Celia Cruz.

Celia Cruz, the Afro-Cuban ... Cruz is survived by her husband and two sisters, Gladys Becquer and Dolores Cruz. More to Read . Cazzu’s ‘Latinaje’ is her ode to América Latina. April 29, 2025.

APPRECIATION / Celia Cruz had it all: voice, rhythm, ... "My late husband Bill and I would go backstage, and she would always ask how the records were doing and what people liked," Rodriguez said.

80-Part Celia Cruz Biopic Is Saccharine, Sincere Published Oct 18, 2015 at 6:09 PM EDT Updated Apr 25, 2016 at 10:16 PM EDT Jeimy Osorio, in her role as the young Celia Cruz in 'Celia.' ...

The late Afro-Cuban salsa legend Celia Cruz left an indelible imprint on Latin music. ... She grew up with Cruz’s music around her in the 50s and it was the music her and her husband enjoyed.

Survivors include her husband, trumpeter Pedro Knight, whom she married in 1962. Cuban-born salsa singer Celia Cruz, known for her humorous and romantic songs, was a prolific entertainer with more ...

From her humble beginnings in Cuba to her formidable 60-year career, Celia Cruz is indisputably one of Latin music's most unforgettable artists. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs ...

A montage of images featuring a toothy Celia Cruz greets guests as they walk into the Tower Theater on Calle Ocho. Once a beacon for indie films — and local film festivals — the theater has ...

Cruz's husband, trumpeter Pedro Knight, thanked the mourners, Soto said. "She was an amazing woman, a gorgeous human being and a wonderful wife. She will always be inside our hearts," Soto said.

Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz and her husband Pedro Knight arrive at the 2001 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Tribute to Julio Iglesias at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles ...