ON June 13, 2024, news broke that Tejano music legend and show host Johnny Canales died at 77.
Survived by Johnny is his wife, Nora, and here’s everything we know about her and their career together.
Who was the late Tejano music legend, Johnny Canales?
Johnny Canales was a Tejano singer and television host born on August 19, 1947, in General Treviño, Mexico.
He was known for his show The Johnny Canales Show, which debuted in 1983.
His show was famous for welcoming big Latinx musicians, including the late Selena Quintanilla and La Mafia.
Selena appeared on the show for her 13th birthday and delivered one of her first live performances, paving the way for her career.
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His show originally aired on Televisa in Mexico and Univision in America before moving networks in 1996 to Telemundo.
Johnny’s show was canceled in 2005.
Who is Johnny Canales’ wife, Nora?
Johnny Canales was married to Nora.
After hosting his own show for many years, he and his wife launched their own show called El Nuevo Show de Johnny y Nora Canales in 2010.
Their show lasted for three years. After the show ended, Nora and Johnny live-streamed on Facebook every Sunday.
In 2022, the couple created a YouTube video asking fans to donate to their GoFundMe in an attempt to bring back the popular show.
Her Facebook notes that she attended Eagle Pass High School and worked with J.L.B. Y Compañia.
Throughout their marriage, Nora and Johnny welcomed two daughters.
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What was Johnny Canales’ cause of death?
Nora shared the news of Johnny’s death in a Facebook post on Thursday, June 13.
While she didn’t mention his cause of death, she spoke on Johnny’s impact over the years.
“He was more than just a beloved husband, father, TV host, musician, and entertainer; he was a beacon of hope and joy for countless people,” the post read.
“His infectious charisma and dedication to promoting Latino music and culture left a large mark on the world.
“Johnny’s spirit will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched and the legacy he built.”
Johnny had reportedly struggled with health issues in the years before his death after suffering a stroke in 2008.