Mario Martinez, legendary founder and guitarist of La Unión . dies

Legendary musician and guitarist, member the Unionhe has Passed away After years of fighting against a Throat Cancer that was diagnosed in 2015.

The world of music is in mourning. Mario MartinezLegendary guitarist of the band the UnionHe passed away nearly six years after battling cancer.

This is what was announced by the group on their social networks, where they expressed their sorrow for the death of the legendary musician who He’s been a part of the group for over 30 years: “Friends, today is a very sad day for La Unión. Mario Martinez, a key player in our history and a co-creator of great moments and songs, has left us after a long struggle. All my support and deepest condolences to his family. Highly Mario. RIP,” they wrote on Twitter .

Since 1982, the year La Unión was liquidated, Mario Martinez has been there as one of the key pieces in the group along with Rafael Sanchez s Louis Bolinalong with those who performed legendary songs like werewolf in paris also Sildavia.

He was battling throat cancer.

guitar player Leaving the group in 2015After announcing his diagnosis of throat cancer, after his sudden absence from the stage for weeks.

“I wanted to thank you for your expressions of affection and concern for these months I have been absent. I would also like to tell you that recently I have been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer Mario Martinez made it clear at the time that I was already receiving treatment and that would take me off stage for some time.”

And so, until then, the musician dreamed of the possibility of returning to music: “It is a long race in which I hope to reach the finish line as quickly as possible to be with you all again. Cancer is like the sea, you don’t have to be afraid of it, you have to respect it. Take the opportunity to insist on the importance of going to the doctor for any symptoms, no matter how minor they may seem.