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Antonio Aguilar RIP

6:27 AM PDT on June 22, 2007

Antonio Aguilar is being mourned by millions across the world, but especially in his home state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Aguilar starred in more then 162 films and records more then 150 albums and was the husband of Flor Silvestre. He frequently performed at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

From the AP:

Mexican mariachi singer and actor Antonio Aguilar, who recorded more than 150 albums and began his acting career during Mexico's "Golden Era" of cinema, was buried on Thursday at his family's ranch in the northern state of Zacatecas.

Aguilar died late Tuesday at the age of 88 after a long battle with pneumonia.

His coffin was carried through the streets of Zacatecas, the state capital, and was honored at a memorial service attended by hundreds at a church there.

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