Alci Acosta’s wife and ‘El Checo’ mother died of coronavirus

Wife of singer Alci Acosta and mother also of the artist ‘Checo’ died this Tuesday afternoon, after being hospitalized for several days, infected with covid-19.

The 74-year-old woman was admitted to the Caribbean Clinic and from the stage, both artists sent him messages of encouragement and begged for healingunfortunately Mrs. Ruth Agudelo failed to get past the virus.

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A few days ago, on the 10 o’clock program of Hoy por Hoy with Vanessa de la Torre aired in Barranquilla, Checo Acosta spoke about the state of health of his mother.

“Everyone knows that in the family we have been affected by the virus, and my father is healed and I, the elderly woman, needs to recover too, my mother Ruth is still hospitalized”Acosta said.

For her part, Marcela Dávila, Atlantic Secretary of Culture, sent a message of solidarity and condolence to the artist Checo Acosta.

“We are saddened by the departure of Ruth Agudelo de Acosta, wife of Elci and mother of the artist of Soledad Checo Acosta. My condolences to their families and strength in their hearts “he said through his Twitter account.

Moose and ‘El Checo’, infected with covid-19

It was October 27 that the Colombian singer through his Instagram account ‘Checo ‘Acosta told his followers that he and his father, Alci Acosta, tested positive for covid 19. According to the artist, they became aware of the disease because they decided to take a test to go safely to the online concert that they would offer next Friday, October 30th.

In the midst of the rehearsals they did for the concert, where they would tour their biggest hits, Elk Acosta, 81, with more than six decades of musical history, began exhibiting early symptoms, for which he received medical care and was tested for covid-19. As soon as the results were positive, they decided to talk to the family and take samples for everyone.

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As reported, in the video he posted on his Instagram, both he and his father no longer have symptoms and feel very well physically. “Obviously they sent us into solitary confinement, although we are feeling very well, we must respect the measures and recover,” said ‘El Checo’ Acosta, known as the ‘Prince of Carnival’.

“This is a call for them to know that the virus has not gone away, we must not let our guard down, the virus is there, I was in Medellín, Bogotá, I have been in shopping malls, banks and no matter how good one is , put your mask on, wash your hands and keep your distance, the virus is around, it’s a reality, we are careful, avoid going out, do it only when necessary. I just have to invite you to take care of us “, the winner of nine Golden Congos and who represented the country at the festival of the orchestra recommended to his followers.

Alcibiades Alfonso Acosta Cervantes or better known as Alci Acosta was born on November 5, 1938 in Soledad, in Atlántico. He is one of the most important Bolero composers and musicians in Colombia. His career began in 1965 with the single Odio Gitano.

Among its great hit you will find songs like The broken cup, Insidious OR The last Kiss . T.All his productions have marked several generations and the artist still listens to melodies. His son, “El Checo” Acosta, devoted himself to tropical music and stood out for being one of the talents who brought Colombian culture to other countries. Currently Alci Acosta has retired from the stage but, in the end, he makes shows in the company of his son.