The Uruguayan singer had received a portion of a grand prize won by an admirer of his, but he did not remember where he left the receipt.
In June of this year, the popular Uruguayan singer José “Pepe” Guerra died at the age of 80 due to cancer. The musician formed the group together with Braulio López for three decades. The Olimareñoswho released 50 albums and stood out for his mark on folklore, with political and confrontational lyrics.
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The group was one of the greatest representatives of popular culture in Uruguayand was even banned during his country’s dictatorship (1973-1985). However, despite all its influence in this area, there is a story far from music that has Guerra as the protagonist.
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The day José “Pepe” Guerra lost the lottery ticket they gave him
By the end of 2006, Guerra had received special news: an admirer had won the “Gordo”, the year-end lottery in her country, and decided to give it to the former “Olimareño” $1.8 million (US$74,000) of the total $40 million prize. However, the story would take an unexpected turn, when Guerra realized that he would not be able to collect his share of the lot.
It turns out that the singer He had lost the receipt that would give him the US$74,000. “He doesn’t have the ticket or he doesn’t remember what he did with it,” his wife acknowledged at the time.
Source: Ambito
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