Overview
- His official team confirmed he died on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:43 a.m. in New York and attributed the death to medical complications that arose during cancer treatment.
- Doctors first found a small brain tumor in September 2025 and removed it in surgery in the United States, but later lab tests showed cancerous cells in the removed tissue and in other parts of his body.
- After an initial positive response to preventive oncology treatment and no early neurological deficits, his condition worsened about three weeks before his death when he suffered severe drops in sodium levels and blood pressure.
- The family and management have asked for privacy while the manager, Yordy Torres, said they intend to bring his remains back to the Dominican Republic and will announce funeral details in the coming days.
- Bueno leaves a more than 45-year career as a leading voice in merengue, bachata and salsa with hits like 'Jardín Prohibido' and 'Colegiala', and his passing is expected to prompt widespread tributes and public memorials once arrangements are set.