- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJosé Romulo Sosa Ortíz
- Nicknames
- Prince of Songs
- Prince of Song
- El príncipe de la Canción
- José José was born on February 17, 1948 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. He was a music artist and writer, known for Roma (2018), The Corruptor (1999) and La fea más bella (2006). He was married to Sarita Salazar, Anel and Kikis Herrera Calles. He died on September 28, 2019 in Homestead, Florida, USA.
- SpousesSarita Salazar(1995 - September 28, 2019) (his death, 1 child)Anel(1975 - 1990) (divorced, 2 children)Kikis Herrera Calles(1971 - 1973) (divorced)
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7036 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 10, 2004.
- His mother, Margarita Ortiz Pensado, was a concert pianist, and his father was a tenor in the National Opera of Mexico.
- Has three children: Jose-Francisco Ortiz (born 1975), Marysol Estrella Ortiz (born 1982) and Sara Ortiz (born 1995).
- The Latin Recording Academy recognized the singer with a Musical Excellence Prize at the 2004 Latin Grammy awards. That same year, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Currently resides with his wife Sara Salazar in Miami, Florida.
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