Who was Fede Dorcaz? Argentine singer killed during attempted robbery
What's the story
Argentine singer and former model, Fede Dorcaz (29), was tragically shot dead in Mexico City on Thursday night. He was reportedly attacked during an attempted robbery soon after leaving dance rehearsals for the reality show Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy. The incident took place as he drove home from the rehearsals when two assailants on motorcycles intercepted his car, per TMZ. May he rest in peace.
Details
Production team paid tribute to him on Instagram
According to the Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, Dorcaz was shot at least three times, with a fatal wound to the neck. Tragically, he died instantly at the scene. The production team of Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy paid tribute to him on Instagram, saying they mourn his passing and join in the grief of his family and girlfriend, Mariana Avila.
Career highlights
Who was Dorcaz?
Dorcaz was known for his Latin pop hits such as No Eres Tu and Cara Bonita. His debut album Instinto was released in October 2024. Apart from his singing career, he also modeled for Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. Dorcaz had moved to Spain with his family at age 13 before relocating to Mexico a few years ago for his career, per Billboard. His last Instagram post was just days ago, on October 2.
Personal loss
His partner mourned his death on social media
Dorcaz's partner, Mexican actor and singer Avila, expressed her grief. She wrote, "You will always be my favorite person in the whole world. I love you, I love you, I love you." She added that she didn't want to spend another day without him. Mexican authorities are currently investigating the incident, with their primary line of inquiry pointing to an attempted robbery. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation, per Daily Mail.