Rock music icon Xava Drago, lead singer of the Mexican rock band Coda, has died on the age of 56 after a battle with abdomen most cancers. His demise occurred in Mexico Metropolis on Thursday August 21 his bandmates confirmed on the group’s social media accounts as they paid touching tribute to their frontman.

Writing on their Instagram account they stated: “Our hearts are damaged. With deep unhappiness, we wish to share with you that our beloved Xava has handed away. We ship our like to his complete household and need with all our hearts that they quickly discover consolation and peace. We’re with you. Xava was all the time a warrior — he cherished what he did, all the time intense, all the time passionate. “We’re profoundly grateful to have shared life and the stage with him; it has been a fantastic honour and an unbelievable privilege. We wish to thank the followers, pals, the media, the medical doctors, Xava’s household and everybody who gave their hearts and help to face by him shoulder-to-shoulder on this troublesome journey — a journey that, sadly, has now come to an finish.”

The singer, whose actual title was Salvador Aguilar, was recognized with abdomen most cancers a yr in the past. He had been open about his most cancers journey sharing it with followers and followers.

He bowed out of public life with a heartfelt message on his Fb web page earlier this month after medical doctors had exhausted all potential remedy choices.

“To my household, followers, bandmates, and pals, my infinite thanks. From the daybreak of time at dawn, you confirmed me your unmatched magnificence and that pure, unconditional love,” learn a message shared on his Fb account on Aug. 13.

Simply three days later he launched his ultimate solo venture, an album titled Gracias Infinitas, which he recorded over the past months of his sickness as a approach to thank his followers and say farewell.

Devastated followers rushed to pay tribute to the star. Among the many feedback on the band’s publish one fan wrote: “Thanks Xava for making my adolescence extra enjoyable, thanks for the affect, thanks for inspiration, thanks for concert events, thanks for every little thing.”

“Noooooo I’m watching this on the information! Nice recollections of her music as a baby. He was a fantastic one and I fought loads for his sickness and now he rests,” one other added.

A 3rd chimed in: “The soundtrack of my life can be incomplete with out the album “Flip it on” relaxation in peace Xava, a giant hug to Coda .”

In the meantime a fourth shared: “Relaxation in peace Xava you may be remembered FOREVER!!!”