‘One of the greatest went away’: the death of Astrid Achi generates condolence messages on social networks

The soprano’s death was learned this morning Astrid Achi, who battled lung cancer. A loss that engulfs Ecuador in mourning, especially the people who got to know the artist up close.

Astrid Achi, soprano from Guayaquil with more than 40 years of experience, dies

On social networks you can already read a series of messages full of love, affection, pain and admiration for someone who was a great reference for country lyrical music. “His legacy and musical career will remain in the memories of all Guayaquileños”the municipality of Guayaquil said on Twitter.

After learning of this death, Gustavo A. Rivadeneira, founder and president of the community organization of the Barrio del Salado of Guayaquil, suggested that the Civic Center Theater bear his name.

The violinist Maria Jose Jimenez His courage, voice and personality stood out in his X account. “Weeks before my wedding I wrote to him asking if he could sing the song for me Ave Maria and he said to me: “Of course, little girl, your father always told me: Juanjo is not there, but I will be there,” and he said to me: ‘I will sing the song that your father always asked me to ! Fly high, my dear Astrid! Hug my father! Your voice and your memory will live on forever,” said the artist.

Ana Buljubasich, television presenter, expressed on Instagram: “We missed one of the biggest ones!!!!! God rest his soul.”

The musician Nerio David He described her as a “very excellent singer and a valuable woman.”

The actor Fernando Villarroel He took to Twitter to express his condolences. “Goodbye teacher. My big hug to the family and loved ones.”