singer and actress Encarnita Polo He died this Friday, November 14, at the age of 86 in a nursing home in Ávila for reasons that are still unknown. However, it appears that his death It didn’t happen naturally.which has led the National Police to begin an investigation with the idea of clarifying the case. Less than 24 hours after learning of his departure, the EFE agency has brought to light that a man over 80 years old is in police custody in a hospital psychiatric center after being accused of the death of the interpreter of Paco, paco, paco.
As sources close to the investigation informed EFE, the first indications point to Encarnita Polo died from strangulationafter an attack perpetrated by another resident in the center. The event occurred at the Decanos residence in Ávila, where the artist had resided for some time. Although sources from the Government Subdelegation indicated that the man had not shown previous signs of aggression during his stay at the residence, he remains under police surveillance until his condition allows him to appear before the judicial authority.
The Provincial Brigade of the Judicial Police is in charge of the investigations. As confirmed by the police, the death of the artist motivated the opening of proceedings and the evidence collection to determine the exact circumstances of the death and the possible causes that led to the attack.
Sources close to the family told the news agency that Encarnita Polo will be buried in Ávilaafter holding an event at the city’s wake. The artist’s daughter, Raquel Waitzman Polo, reported the death to those closest to her and requested respect and privacy in these difficult times. “It is with immense pain that I want to announce that my mother, Encarnita Polo, has died today in Ávila, the city where we live and where she spent her last years surrounded by love,” said Raquel Waitzman in a message addressed to acquaintances and relatives.
In that statement, he stressed the personal and artistic significance of his mother: “For many she was an unforgettable singer and actressa pioneer of flamenco-pop whose voice and personality marked several generations. But for me she was, above all, my mother: a strong, fun woman with a unique character.” The family also announced that they will not make public statements or attend interviews. “I need to live this mourning in silence and peace, close to those who loved her,” said the artist’s daughter, reiterating the request for privacy.
Encarnita Polo, born in Seville in 1939, was one of the most recognized figures on the Spanish music scene during the 1960s and 1970s. She achieved success with her performance of Paco, Paco, Pacoa song that became established as one of the greatest hits of the time. Her presence remained relevant on television, where she continued to participate as a guest even after leaving the recording industry.
Throughout his career, Polo became a reference in flamenco-pop and copla, marking several generations and leaving a mark on music and entertainment in Spain. In November 2012, the artist publicly reported that she had been one of the people affected by Bankia’s preferences, a situation that caused her considerable economic losses. During the last years, Encarnita Polo remained away from the media and underwent medical treatments following his cancer diagnosis. His death at the Ávila residence has shocked both the artistic sector and his personal environment.
