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Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father and Manager of Selena, Dies at 86

The architect of Selena’s career also guarded her legacy through business ventures, a foundation, a museum and film projects.

Overview

  • He died on December 13, 2025, with his son A.B. Quintanilla announcing the news in an Instagram post.
  • The family has not disclosed a cause of death and has requested privacy during their mourning.
  • Some outlets report the death occurred in Texas, but the location has not been officially confirmed.
  • Quintanilla founded and managed Selena y Los Dinos and later led efforts such as Q-Productions, The Selena Foundation and the Museo Selena in Corpus Christi.
  • He served as executive producer of the 1997 biopic about Selena, as condolences from fans and artists poured in following Saturday’s announcement.