FANS are mourning the death of beloved Argentine singer Diego Verdaguer aged 70 from Covid-19.

       Verdaguer's family confirmed the singer's death in a statement on social media.

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       Argentine singer Diego Verdaguer has died aged 70 from Covid-19 Credit: Avalon.red 3

       Verdaguer's family confirmed the star's death in a statement posted on Twitter Credit: Twitter

       His wife Amanda Miguel wrote on Instagram: "With absolute sadness, we regret to inform the public and friends, that our dear Diego today left his beautiful body, to continue his path and creativity in another form of eternal life.

       "The whole family is immersed in this pain, so we appreciate your understanding in these difficult times."

       The Argentine icon reportedly fell ill with Covid in December and had to be hospitalised, according to DW.

       Two hours before his death, Verdaguer took to Twitter to thank his wife of 47 years.

       "I will never get tired of dedicating it to you! You are and will be the thief who stole my heart @amandamiguels," he wrote.

       Verdaguer died on Thursday in Los Angeles, California and is expected to be cremated.

       Born Miguel Atilio Boccadoro Hernández in Buenos Aires on April 26, 1951, Verdaguer had both Argentinian and Mexican citizenships.

       He entered the music scene at 17 and rocketed to fame years later with hits like Chiquilla, Pájaro que ate, voló, Volveré, La Ladrona.

       He was known for playing the trumpet and bandoneon and received multiple awards throughout his 50-year career, including one from the Mexican Society of Authors and Composers, while his his Italian roots influenced his musical style.

       Tributes have begun pouring in for the beloved singer.

       Mexican musician Lucero said Verdaguer's legacy would live on as she paid tribute to his career.

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       "My heart is braking at this devastating news," said Sofia Milos. "Rest In Peace my friend Diego."

       One fan wrote: "RIP, Diego Verdaguer. What a legend in the Spanish community with his songs."

       Another said: "RIP Diego Verdaguer. You were a big part of my childhood."

       "Diego Vardaguer died and I'm crying. Grew up to my dad playing him and I listen to 'Coco Loco' constantly," wrote a third.

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       Verdaguer's hits included Chiquilla, Pájaro que ate, voló, Volveré, La Ladron Credit: Getty