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Uruguayan Musician Ruben Rada Mourned with Minute of Silence in Senate; Vigil Announced
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Uruguayan Musician Ruben Rada Mourned with Minute of Silence in Senate; Vigil Announced

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • The Uruguayan Senate observed a minute of silence for the passing of renowned musician Ruben Rada.
  • Vice President Carolina Cosse announced that Rada's wake will be open to the public at the Legislative Palace.
  • Rada, an icon of Uruguayan culture, died after a month-long battle with bilateral pneumonia at age 83.

Vice President Carolina Cosse, presiding over the Senate, called for a minute of silence on Wednesday to honor the memory of the celebrated Uruguayan musician Ruben Rada.

Excuse me, we have just been informed that Ruben Rada has passed away, and I want to ask this Chamber to dedicate a minute of silence to him.

— Carolina CossePresiding over the Senate session when the news of Ruben Rada's death was announced.

The somber moment occurred shortly after the chamber concluded its business on a competitiveness and cost-of-living bill. As the session was moving to vote on a series of licenses, the news of Rada's death reached the legislators. "Excuse me, we have just been informed that Ruben Rada has passed away, and I want to ask this Chamber to dedicate a minute of silence to him," Cosse stated around 4:40 PM, prompting immediate compliance from those present.

Later, in a press conference, Cosse described Rada's departure as "a truly great pain" for both Uruguayans and international admirers. She confirmed that the family had inquired about holding the wake at the Legislative Palace, to which the Senate readily agreed. The public viewing is scheduled for Thursday, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the Salón de los Pasos Perdidos.

a truly great pain

— Carolina CosseDescribing the impact of Ruben Rada's passing.

Rada, a cultural icon, passed away just weeks after celebrating his 83rd birthday. He had been hospitalized for approximately a month due to bilateral pneumonia. His family confirmed his death via social media, sharing a heartfelt message: "With immense sorrow, we inform you that today, Wednesday, August 26, at 3:30 PM, he left us and now rests in peace, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. After fighting for a month against pneumonia and its complications." The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of concern and love, and thanked the medical team for their efforts.

It is an understatement to say this is the farewell he deserves.

— Carolina CosseCommenting on the public wake being held for Ruben Rada at the Legislative Palace.

The wake at the Legislative Palace will be open to all, with Cosse concluding, "It is an understatement to say this is the farewell he deserves."

With immense sorrow, we inform you that today, Wednesday, August 26, at 3:30 PM, he left us and now rests in peace, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. After fighting for a month against pneumonia and its complications.

— Ruben Rada's familyOfficial family statement announcing his death.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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