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Velasco was survived by Dorle, his wife of 31 years, 3 sons and 2 daughters: Arturo, who works as director of
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When he was twenty years old, he fulfilled one of his dreams: to move to Mexico City. He began working as an accountant for the
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on April 24, 1933. Coming from a family with few resources, he started working at an early age. He worked first at his family store, called La
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hire them as escorts for high-profile parties and events, this practice was supported by
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was born. This program was one of the most popular TV musical programs in history. It was broadcast in the United States, Central and South
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Karina who followed her father's footsteps by becoming a TV host herself but only remained active while her father was on the top. At the time of his death, he had 5 grandsons and one granddaughter.
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Velasco's funeral was a national event. His body was buried in the “Panteón Francés” where many fans, performers, and press congregated to give him the last goodbye.
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