Abraham Quintanilla Jr. has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed the news on Saturday. He was the father of the famous singer Selena, and he helped her become a star.
His son, A.B. Quintanilla, shared the news on social media. He posted a photo of his father and said that he was very sad. The family did not say how he died.
Abraham was not just a father. He was also a manager and a teacher to his children. Before Selena became famous, he drove the family to small shows. He watched them practice and took care of every detail. He believed in their music even when it was not popular yet.
His hard work paid off. Selena won a Grammy award and became a hero to many people. In the movie Selena, actor Edward James Olmos played the role of Abraham.
Now, fans are posting memories online. They are thanking Abraham for helping to change music history.
