Governor Kicillof emotional discussing death of Argentine rock icon Indio Solari

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof struggled to contain his emotion Friday while speaking about the death of legendary Argentine musician Carlos Alberto Solari, the frontman of the iconic rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, widely known as Indio Solari.

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It is a sad day, a very sad day for thousands, hundreds of thousands of fans, among whom I consider myself one.

During an official event, Kicillof, who identified himself as a fan, had to pause multiple times, even stopping to drink water, as he described the passing of the artist. "It is a sad day, a very sad day for thousands, hundreds of thousands of fans, among whom I consider myself one," Kicillof stated while opening a congress on equality policies.

He lauded Solari not just as an artist but as an "Argentine hero" who provided language, poetry, and a voice to multiple generations of Argentines. "And he leaves us flags: that of true freedom, of joy, and of the future," the governor added, emphasizing Solari's lasting impact.

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an artist but, above all, an Argentine hero.

Former President Cristina Kirchner also paid tribute to Solari on social media, quoting a lyric from his song "Vivir solo cuesta vida." Solari had cultivated a close relationship with Kirchner in recent years, notably by publicly supporting her political career. Solari, 77, died Friday morning at his home in Parque Leloir after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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And he leaves us flags: that of true freedom, of joy, and of the future.