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Robe Iniesta, Founder of Extremoduro, Dies at 63

Plasencia has declared three days of mourning pending details of a public tribute.

Overview

  • His death was announced in a written communiqué by his family, his agency and Extremoduro, which did not specify a cause.
  • Plasencia ordered three days of official mourning with flags at half-staff and opened a public book of condolences.
  • The family and agency said they will soon provide the time and place in Plasencia for a public homage.
  • Leaders and artists including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Dani Martín posted messages of condolence highlighting his influence on Spanish rock.
  • Media note he canceled late-2024 concerts due to a pulmonary thromboembolism, though no cause of death has been given; a regional outlet reports he died in Bilbao and was cremated, a detail not yet widely corroborated.